Markham Hill from Wroughton via Church Hill

At just 1.7km, Markham Hill from Wroughton via Church Hill is short but deceptively intense — 85m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 4.9% disguises ramps of 11.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in England, England.