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Wigan's Lane from Bledlow

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Elevation profile Wigan's Lane from Bledlow

Statistics

Difficulty points 87
Length 2.5 mi
Average gradient 3.8%
Steepest segment 9.1%
Total ascent 509 ft

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#11 toughest climb of Buckinghamshire
#26 most elevation gain of South East England
#24 longest climb of South East England
#96 average steepest climb of Buckinghamshire
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Wigan's Lane from Bledlow is a climb in the region Buckinghamshire. It is 2.5 mi long and bridges 509 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 87. The top of the ascent is located at 738 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Perry Lane, Bledlow Ridge Road & Wigan's Lane

4.0 by SteveL
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With so many well known climbs in the immediate area the climb of Wigan's lane is often overlooked, However it's an unsung classic and is worth the effort. Unlike many of the climbs along the Chiltern Escarpment there is very little woodland, and you have good views across towards the Whiteleaf area nearly all the way up. The views at the top from the Bledlow Ridge road are also excellent, and it's a good route down to West Wycombe as well. The gradient is easy until the top part,... read more

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With so many well known climbs in the immediate area the climb of Wigan's lane is often overlooked, However it's an unsung classic and is worth the effort. Unlike many of the climbs along the Chiltern Escarpment there is very little woodland, and you have good views across towards the Whiteleaf area nearly all the way up. The views at the top from the Bledlow Ridge road are also excellent, and it's a good route down to West Wycombe as well. The gradient is easy until the top part, where some digging in is required, but overall it's a rewarding climb.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:30:44
7 mph 00:21:45
9 mph 00:16:57
12 mph 00:12:44

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wigan's Lane can be cycled from 2 sides. Wigan's Lane from Bledlow is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Radnage Lane from Radnage.

You don't need special gearing for Wigan's Lane from Bledlow. 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.

Wigan's Lane from Bledlow 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.

Wigan's Lane from Bledlow is 2.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Wigan's Lane from Bledlow is 3.8%.

Wigan's Lane from Bledlow has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.1%.

The summit of Wigan's Lane from Bledlow is at 738 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:30:44 to climb Wigan's Lane from Bledlow. At 7 mph the time is 00:21:45, and at 9 mph 00:16:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:44 is an achievable time.

Wigan's Lane from Bledlow is located in the region Buckinghamshire in England.

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