Dowgang Hush from Nenthead
England, england
1.4km 159m 11.1%
3Cat 3
Dowgang Hush from Nenthead
England, england
At just 1.4km, Dowgang Hush from Nenthead is short but deceptively intense — 159m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. At 11.1% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 15.8%, where the road feels more wall than road. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in England, England.
- Steeper than 96% of climbs in England.
- The 10th climb in England by summit elevation.
- Harder than 95% of climbs in England.
- The 10th climb in England by summit elevation.
- The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 5km above 10% averaging 11.7%.
Distance
1.4km
Avg Gradient
11.1%
Max Gradient
15.8%
Elevation Gain
159m
Summit
599m
Wall Rating
4.5
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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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