Quarrington Hill from Old Cassop

At just 1.4km, Quarrington Hill from Old Cassop is short but deceptively intense — 76m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.4% disguises ramps of 12.5% — 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.