Chapel Cross from Blackford

At just 1.8km, Chapel Cross from Blackford is short but deceptively intense — 62m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 3.6% disguises ramps of 11.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in England, England.