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Winter Hill from Horwich

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Winter Hill from Horwich
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Elevation profile Winter Hill from Horwich

Statistics

Difficulty points 284
Length 2.4 mi
Average gradient 7.7%
Steepest segment 17.5%
Total ascent 974 ft

Short recap

#61 toughest climb of England
#94 most elevation gain of England
#99 longest climb of North West England
#8 average steepest climb of Greater Manchester
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Winter Hill from Horwich is a climb in the region Greater Manchester. It is 2.4 mi long and bridges 974 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 284. The top of the ascent is located at 1467 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Foxholes Road & Winter Hill

5.0 by WojciechC42
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
One of the most iconic climbs of the region. Make sure you start it from Mill Lane as it will make the things twice as hard.The climb maxes out around 15％ in two sections, first comming from Mill lane sector before right turn to the actual climb. Second next to the stone quarry, after which it eases off and let you enjoy beautiful panorama of the Lancashire.... read more

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WojciechC42
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One of the most iconic climbs of the region. Make sure you start it from Mill Lane as it will make the things twice as hard.The climb maxes out around 15％ in two sections, first comming from Mill lane sector before right turn to the actual climb. Second next to the stone quarry, after which it eases off and let you enjoy beautiful panorama of the Lancashire.

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ashk
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1 y 3.0

Nice steady climb after a tough start, on a car free road up to the Winter Hill Mast. Can be hard going on a windy day

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:28:56
7 mph 00:20:29
9 mph 00:15:57
12 mph 00:11:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

Winter Hill from Horwich 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!

Winter Hill from Horwich 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, Winter Hill from Horwich is not a problem.

Winter Hill from Horwich is 2.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Winter Hill from Horwich is 7.7%.

Winter Hill from Horwich has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.5%.

The summit of Winter Hill from Horwich is at 1467 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:28:56 to climb Winter Hill from Horwich. At 7 mph the time is 00:20:29, and at 9 mph 00:15:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:59 is an achievable time.

Winter Hill from Horwich is located in the region Greater Manchester in England.

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