Widecombe from Widecombe-in-the-Moor

Statistics

Difficulty points	201
Length	0.9 mi
Average gradient	11.9%
Steepest segment	15.4%
Total ascent	535 ft

Difficulty points

201

Length

0.9 mi

Average gradient

11.9%

Steepest segment

15.4%

Total ascent

535 ft

Short recap

#57 toughest climb of Devon

#35 most elevation gain of Dartmoor

#66 longest climb of Dartmoor

#79 average steepest climb of South West England

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Reviews (4)

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DaveCH ^premium

1 d 4.0

Short and sharp, but great road surface and beautiful views (if you can still focus further than the handlebars....)

mallorcanandy

2 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Short, sharp, steep. Cheeky climb out which gets the legs & lungs working.

DaveCH ^premium

5 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Relatively short, definitely steep! This is a tough climb but the road surface is great and there’s not too much traffic. There are some nice views too if you need to stop to pretend to take photos….

YetiJ ^premium

1 y 5.0

A tough climb in the heart of Dartmoor. Stunning views, but you will be digging too deep to notice The view back down the climb from the top is worth it though. Generally quiet because the road only goes to the village of Widecombe, but gets busier during the summer. The bottom of the climb is quite narrow, but once past there is lots of space.
One of the top climbs in Dartmoor. Accessible for a long ride from Plymouth, Exeter or Torbay, although it will take more climbing to get here.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:10:16
7 mph	00:07:16
9 mph	00:05:40
12 mph	00:04:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Widecombe from Widecombe-in-the-Moor 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!

Widecombe from Widecombe-in-the-Moor 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, Widecombe from Widecombe-in-the-Moor is not a problem.

Widecombe from Widecombe-in-the-Moor is 0.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Widecombe from Widecombe-in-the-Moor is 11.9%.

Widecombe from Widecombe-in-the-Moor has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.4%.

The summit of Widecombe from Widecombe-in-the-Moor is at 1319 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:10:16 to climb Widecombe from Widecombe-in-the-Moor. At 7 mph the time is 00:07:16, and at 9 mph 00:05:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:15 is an achievable time.

Widecombe from Widecombe-in-the-Moor is located in the region Devon in England.

Widecombe from Widecombe-in-the-Moor

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