Cat 3

Townsend via Vention Lane

England, england

At just 1.6km, Townsend via Vention Lane is short but deceptively intense — 191m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 11.7%, the road kicks to 20.4% at its steepest — a wall that demands respect. 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 98% of climbs in England.
  • Harder than 98% of climbs in England.
  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 5km above 10% averaging 12.9%.

Townsend via Vention Lane

England, england

1.6km 191m 11.7%
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Distance

1.6km

Avg Gradient

11.7%

Max Gradient

20.4%

Elevation Gain

191m

Summit

225m

Wall Rating

5.1

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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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