Cat 4

Green Hows Tarn from Thwaite Head

England, england

At just 1.8km, Green Hows Tarn from Thwaite Head is short but deceptively intense — 140m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 8%, the road kicks to 15% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in England, England.

  • Harder than 87% of climbs in England.
  • The crux hits between km 1 and km 1 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.9%.

Green Hows Tarn from Thwaite Head

England, england

1.8km 140m 8%
4

Distance

1.8km

Avg Gradient

8%

Max Gradient

15%

Elevation Gain

140m

Summit

161m

Wall Rating

3.9

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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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