Whaley Lane from Whaley Bridge

Whaley Lane can be cycled from 2 sides. Whaley Lane from Whaley Bridge is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Buxton Old Road from Disley.

You don't need special gearing for Whaley Lane from Whaley Bridge. 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.

Whaley Lane from Whaley Bridge 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.

Whaley Lane from Whaley Bridge is 1.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Whaley Lane from Whaley Bridge is 6.6%.

Whaley Lane from Whaley Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.9%.

The summit of Whaley Lane from Whaley Bridge is at 1033 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:16:52 to climb Whaley Lane from Whaley Bridge. At 7 mph the time is 00:11:56, and at 9 mph 00:09:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:59 is an achievable time.

Whaley Lane from Whaley Bridge is located in the region Derbyshire in England.