Cat 5

Beacon Hill

England, england

At just 1.8km, Beacon Hill is short but deceptively intense — 68m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 3.7% disguises ramps of 8.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in England, England.

  • Higher summit than 92% of climbs in England.
  • A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Beacon Hill

England, england

1.8km 68m 3.7%
5

Distance

1.8km

Avg Gradient

3.7%

Max Gradient

8.1%

Elevation Gain

68m

Summit

345m

Wall Rating

2.4

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What things cost

Typical prices in England

£3.80

Coffee

£5.50

Beer

£14.00

Meal

£1.40

Water

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