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Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe

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Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe
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Elevation profile Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe

Statistics

Difficulty points 142
Length 3.4 mi
Average gradient 4.2%
Steepest segment 9.9%
Total ascent 755 ft

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1 hairpin turn
#98 toughest climb of Somerset
#81 most elevation gain of South West England
#48 longest climb of South West England
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Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe is a climb in the region Somerset. It is 3.4 mi long and bridges 755 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 142. The top of the ascent is located at 951 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: A396 & Cutcombe Hill

4.0 by flyingsheep99
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Long and gradual climb up to Wheddon Cross running besides a valley mostly in trees. As of June 2025 the road surface on the steeper upper section has been resurfaced to be lovely and smooth. Not too much traffic... read more

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Long and gradual climb up to Wheddon Cross running besides a valley mostly in trees. As of June 2025 the road surface on the steeper upper section has been resurfaced to be lovely and smooth. Not too much traffic

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:41:08
7 mph 00:29:07
9 mph 00:22:42
12 mph 00:17:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cutcombe Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Wheddon Cross from Triscombe Gate.

You don't need special gearing for Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe. 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.

Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe is 3.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe is 4.2%.

Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.9%.

The summit of Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe is at 951 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:41:08 to climb Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe. At 7 mph the time is 00:29:07, and at 9 mph 00:22:42. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:03 is an achievable time.

Cutcombe Hill from Timberscombe is located in the region Somerset in England.

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