Cat 5 Bessy

Bessy Bank from Bandrake Head

England, england

The Bessy rises 0.8km through gentle countryside, gaining 66m to 143m. Averaging 8.6%, the road kicks to 14.9% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in England, England.

  • Steeper than 88% of climbs in England.
  • A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Bessy Bank from Bandrake Head

England, england

0.8km 66m 8.6%
5

Distance

0.8km

Avg Gradient

8.6%

Max Gradient

14.9%

Elevation Gain

66m

Summit

143m

Wall Rating

3.8

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps Open in Komoot

What things cost

Typical prices in England

£3.80

Coffee

£5.50

Beer

£14.00

Meal

£1.40

Water

Ad

Common Questions

Where to stay near Bessy Bank from Bandrake Head

Find accommodation close to the start of your ride.

Search hotels near Bessy Bank from Bandrake Head

Other climbs on Bessy

Bessy Bank from Lowick

England, england

1.1km 108m 9.5%
4

Nearby Climbs

Colton Hill from Colton

England, england

0.7km 43m 5.8%
5
 2km away

Colton Hill from Spark Bridge

England, england

0.4km 68m 16%
4
 2km away

Bessy Bank from Lowick

England, england

1.1km 108m 9.5%
4
 2km away

Oxen Park from Bouth

England, england

2.1km 80m 3.9%
5
 2km away

Lindeth Hill from Bouth

England, england

0.7km 25m 3.7%
 2km away

High Ickenthwaite via Low Ickenthwaite

England, england

0.9km 84m 8.9%
4
 3km away

More Category 5 climbs in this area

Bug Hill

England, england

0.8km 74m 9.1%
5

Park Lane from Stonor

England, england

4.8km 133m 2.8%
5

Long Hollow from Edington

England, england

2km 106m 5.2%
5

Brandise Hill

England, england

0.5km 57m 12.3%
5

Cookley Green from Ewelme

England, england

4.3km 136m 3.2%
5

Spring Lane from Wycombe Marsh

England, england

0.8km 72m 9%
5