Holme Moss from Holmbridge

Route overview

Suited to riders looking for a short but steep climb with sustained gradients.

A 5 km climb from Holmbridge to Holme Moss in the UK with 335 m elevation gain.

This route starts at Holmbridge at 185 m elevation and climbs 5 km to Holme Moss at 520 m. The climb is continuously uphill with a 6.7% average gradient and sections reaching up to 11.4%, including a steepest 500 m at 18.7% at the start. The route goes past Hinchliffe Mill at km 0, Holme at km 1.6, and Lane at km 2.3. The surface is nearly all paved (98%), with almost no gravel or unpaved sections. The majority of the ride (82%) is on main roads, mainly the A6024, covering 4.1 km without a cycle lane. There are 3 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. After the first 1.7 km, there is a longest stretch of 3.3 km without cafés, shops, or water. A pub and toilets are available off route near km 1.7 at the Fleece Inn. The Pickled Pheasant pub is at the start in Holmbridge. The ride passes near two peaks: Netherley Brow at 1.7 km and Round Hill at 2.4 km. Almost all the route involves climbing, with 3.6 km over 5% gradient, 1.8 km over 8%, and 0.9 km over 10%.

Highlights

• 5 km climb with 335 m elevation gain
• Near peaks Netherley Brow and Round Hill
• Longest stretch with no café/shop/water is 3.3 km
• Route mostly on A6024 main road

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

21 min

Best months

Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–19 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 4.1 km on main roads without cycle lane
• 3 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more
• Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 3.3 km from km 1.7
• Steepest 500 m section at 18.7% gradient at start

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.