by andy.geall79
Posted on Dec 10, 2014 at 09:40 AM
Making up part of the MaryTownely Loop this climb starts in the valley floor outside Hebden Bridge and climbs through the woodland on a fire track road. The climb has no technical sections and kicks up in part to a max gradient of 12.6%. The average gradient of this climb is 6.9% over 1.7 miles making a challenging (Blue) and (Cat 3).
Challenging – Blue
Challenging climbs are likely to feature an average gradient between 3 and 5% and can feature some technical difficulty. These climbs are ideal for people who have a good level of fitness and want to improve their ability to climb and feel a sense of achievement.