Cycling in Holmbridge
1 cycling route from Holmbridge, United Kingdom, 5 km, 5 km mapped in all, with up to 335 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (67 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 520 m on Holme Moss from Holmbridge. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 5 km
- Biggest day
- 335 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 520 m on Holme Moss from Holmbridge.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb.
Cycling guide to Holmbridge
Cyclists riding from Holmbridge can take on the Holme Moss climb, a 5 km point-to-point route with significant elevation gain. The route begins at Holmbridge and passes through Hinchliffe Mill, Holme, and Lane before reaching the summit at 520 m. The climb starts right at the beginning and gains 334 m over 5 km with an average gradient of 6.7% and a maximum of 11.4%. The route is mostly paved, ensuring consistent riding conditions.
Although the route has 4.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes and no cycle paths, it offers a challenging climb. Services are available within 3.3 km stretches, but there are no railway stations nearby. This climb is ideal for those looking to experience a steep ascent near Holmbridge in Great Britain.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is a steady climb over 5 km, with an average gradient of 6.7% and a maximum of 11.4%. The highest point on the route is at 520 m, with elevation gained mostly on paved surfaces. The climb is continuous from the start, with no flat or downhill sections noted.