Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Valley of Stones

England, england

At just 1.1km, Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Valley of Stones is short but deceptively intense — 38m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The gradient averages 3.5% — manageable for most riders, though the cumulative effort builds. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in England, England.

  • A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
  • A gentler outing by England standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Valley of Stones

England, england

1.1km 38m 3.5%

Distance

1.1km

Avg Gradient

3.5%

Max Gradient

5.1%

Elevation Gain

38m

Summit

239m

Wall Rating

2.1

What things cost

Typical prices in England

£3.80

Coffee

£5.50

Beer

£14.00

Meal

£1.40

Water

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