by andy.geall79
Posted on Oct 23, 2014 at 14:30 PM
This climb covers 4.4 miles from the village of Ripponden to Blackstone Edge. The climb starts with a steep section up through the houses before levelling off past Baitings Reservoir before kicking again until you reach the summit. With an average gradient of 3.4% and a maximum gradient of 7.7% this climb provides a good challenge. The weather on this climb can play a major factor and the top sections are open to the elements and a head wind is not uncommon. Climb status challenging (Blue) and (Cat 3).
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.
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