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Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet

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Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet
Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet
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Statistics

Difficulty points 52
Length 0.8 mi
Average gradient 5.5%
Steepest segment 10.2%
Total ascent 233 ft

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#19 toughest climb of East of England
#21 most elevation gain of East of England
#67 longest climb of East of England
#38 average steepest climb of East of England
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Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet is a climb in the region Essex. It is 0.8 mi long and bridges 233 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 52. The top of the ascent is located at 266 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: Vicarage Hill

5.0 by awisner
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
I love this ride. Very nice environment and very picturesque with lovely views at the top so try and do this climb on a clear day. The climb starts with a gentle gradient but after only a couple of hundred metres the gradient increases rapidly. This gradient is sustained as you enter the wooded area and as you pass through the s-bends. Be careful though as there is a small descent after the bends but then climbs again as you pass through the trees. Take in the view and keep going as this climb i... read more

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I love this ride. Very nice environment and very picturesque with lovely views at the top so try and do this climb on a clear day. The climb starts with a gentle gradient but after only a couple of hundred metres the gradient increases rapidly. This gradient is sustained as you enter the wooded area and as you pass through the s-bends. Be careful though as there is a small descent after the bends but then climbs again as you pass through the trees. Take in the view and keep going as this climb is longer than you expect!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:09:42
7 mph 00:06:52
9 mph 00:05:21
12 mph 00:04:01

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vicarage Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Essex Way from South Benfleet is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet.

You don't need special gearing for Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet is 0.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet is 5.5%.

Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.2%.

The summit of Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet is at 266 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:09:42 to climb Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet. At 7 mph the time is 00:06:52, and at 9 mph 00:05:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:01 is an achievable time.

Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet is located in the region Essex in England.

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