Welstor Hill from Ashburton via Headborough Road

Welstor Hill can be cycled from 3 sides. Cold East Cross from Bickington is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Welstor Hill from Ashburton via Headborough Road & Welstor Hill from Buckland in the Moor via Auswell Cross.

Welstor Hill from Ashburton via Headborough Road is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Welstor Hill from Ashburton via Headborough Road is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Welstor Hill from Ashburton via Headborough Road is not a problem.

Welstor Hill from Ashburton via Headborough Road is 2.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Welstor Hill from Ashburton via Headborough Road is 6.6%.

Welstor Hill from Ashburton via Headborough Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Welstor Hill from Ashburton via Headborough Road is at 1214 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:33:45 to climb Welstor Hill from Ashburton via Headborough Road. At 7 mph the time is 00:23:54, and at 9 mph 00:18:37. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:59 is an achievable time.

Welstor Hill from Ashburton via Headborough Road is located in the region Devon in England.