Cat 4

Knowehead Hill from Biggar

Scotland, scotland

At just 1.2km, Knowehead Hill from Biggar is short but deceptively intense — 113m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 9.1%, the road kicks to 16.1% 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 Scotland, Scotland.

  • Steeper than 95% of climbs in Scotland.
  • Steeper maximum gradient than 93% of climbs in Scotland.
  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 3km above 10% averaging 11.6%.

Knowehead Hill from Biggar

Scotland, scotland

1.2km 113m 9.1%
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Distance

1.2km

Avg Gradient

9.1%

Max Gradient

16.1%

Elevation Gain

113m

Summit

318m

Wall Rating

4.1

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What things cost

Typical prices in Scotland

£3.60

Coffee

£5.00

Beer

£13.50

Meal

£1.30

Water

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