How hard is Helsby Hill?

Classified as Category 5, Helsby Hill is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Helsby Hill?

Helsby Hill is 0.9km long with 77m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 5 minutes.

Where does Helsby Hill start?

Helsby Hill starts on the Hill in England, England. The starting coordinates are 53.2736°N, -2.7514°E.

What is the steepest section of Helsby Hill?

The steepest 100-metre section of Helsby Hill hits 11.3%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 8.4%.

Cat 5 Hill

Helsby Hill

England, england

The Hill rises 0.9km through gentle countryside, gaining 77m to 123m. A sustained 8.4% average gradient with a maximum of 11.3% makes this a steady and demanding ascent. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in England, England.