Cat 2

The Struggle from Ambleside

England, england

The Struggle from Ambleside covers 4.5km and 385m of climbing, reaching 446m at the summit. The average gradient of 8.5% disguises ramps of 17.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. Located in England, England.

  • More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in England.
  • The 6th climb in England by difficulty.
  • Higher summit than 98% of climbs in England.
  • The 6th climb in England by difficulty.
  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 4km above 10% averaging 13.5%.

The Struggle from Ambleside

England, england

4.5km 385m 8.5%
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Distance

4.5km

Avg Gradient

8.5%

Max Gradient

17.1%

Elevation Gain

385m

Summit

446m

Wall Rating

4.8

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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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