Cat 5

Shelve from Black Marsh

England, england

At just 1km, Shelve from Black Marsh is short but deceptively intense — 58m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 5.8%, the road kicks to 9% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in England, England.

  • Higher summit than 94% of climbs in England.

Shelve from Black Marsh

England, england

1km 58m 5.8%
5

Distance

1km

Avg Gradient

5.8%

Max Gradient

9%

Elevation Gain

58m

Summit

370m

Wall Rating

2.8

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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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