Cat 4

Monsal Head from Cressbrook

England, england

At just 0.6km, Monsal Head from Cressbrook is short but deceptively intense — 64m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. At 11.2% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 14.8%, 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 97% of climbs in England.

Monsal Head from Cressbrook

England, england

0.6km 64m 11.2%
4

Distance

0.6km

Avg Gradient

11.2%

Max Gradient

14.8%

Elevation Gain

64m

Summit

231m

Wall Rating

4.3

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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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