Porlock Hill from Porlock
England, england
3.9km 374m 9.6%
2Cat 2 A39
Porlock Hill from Porlock
England, england
The A39 rises 3.9km through gentle countryside, gaining 374m to 410m. The average gradient of 9.6% disguises ramps of 20% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in England, England.
- The 4th climb in England by difficulty.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in England.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 98% of climbs in England.
- The 4th climb in England by difficulty.
- The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 6km above 10% averaging 14.4%.
Distance
3.9km
Avg Gradient
9.6%
Max Gradient
20%
Elevation Gain
374m
Summit
410m
Wall Rating
5.2
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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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