Sperry Cross from Cuckold’s Combe Bridge

At just 1.1km, Sperry Cross from Cuckold’s Combe Bridge is short but deceptively intense — 54m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5% disguises ramps of 11.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in England, England.