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Wall of Great Missenden

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Elevation profile Wall of Great Missenden

Statistics

Difficulty points 62
Length 0.2 mi
Average gradient 14.5%
Steepest segment 19.8%
Total ascent 138 ft

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#44 toughest climb of Buckinghamshire
#39 average steepest climb of England
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Wall of Great Missenden is a climb in the region The Chilterns. It is 0.2 mi long and bridges 138 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 14.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 62. The top of the ascent is located at 551 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

1.0 by SteveL
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The Missenden Wall is no place for road bikes. I've ridden up it on my mountain bike, and failed to ride up it on a road bike (due to tree debris). I've also crashed going down it on a road bike, because fallen leaves were covering a lip in the surface. But going down on a road bike you're likely to be locked up on the back and close to locking up on the front when it's anything other than dry. It's only really passable on a road bike in the summer months, and then you s... read more

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SteveL
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The Missenden Wall is no place for road bikes. I've ridden up it on my mountain bike, and failed to ride up it on a road bike (due to tree debris). I've also crashed going down it on a road bike, because fallen leaves were covering a lip in the surface. But going down on a road bike you're likely to be locked up on the back and close to locking up on the front when it's anything other than dry. It's only really passable on a road bike in the summer months, and then you still need dry conditions - and low gears. A gravel bike might be a good option. However, don't bother, go up Frith Hill instead.

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YetiJ
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Can confirm it is indeed a wall. Narrow and steep. Clearly a cycle lane designed by someone who doesn’t ride bikes. From the second tunnel the steepest section begins. Fortunately it isn’t very long.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:02:08
7 mph 00:01:31
9 mph 00:01:11
12 mph 00:00:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Wall of Great Missenden. 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.

Wall of Great Missenden 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.

Wall of Great Missenden is 0.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Wall of Great Missenden is 14.5%.

Wall of Great Missenden has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.8%.

The summit of Wall of Great Missenden is at 551 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:02:08 to climb Wall of Great Missenden. At 7 mph the time is 00:01:31, and at 9 mph 00:01:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:00:53 is an achievable time.

Wall of Great Missenden is located in the region Buckinghamshire in England.

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