Spread Eagle Hill via Melbury Abbas
England, england
1.8km 130m 7.1%
4Cat 4
Spread Eagle Hill via Melbury Abbas
England, england
At just 1.8km, Spread Eagle Hill via Melbury Abbas is short but deceptively intense — 130m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 7.1% disguises ramps of 16.8% — 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.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 92% of climbs in England.
- The crux hits between km 1 and km 1 — 2km above 10% averaging 11.3%.
Distance
1.8km
Avg Gradient
7.1%
Max Gradient
16.8%
Elevation Gain
130m
Summit
240m
Wall Rating
3.8
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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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