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Holme Moss from Holmbridge

Holmbridge, United KingdomRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

5 km
Distance
335 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
335 m
Distance
5 km
Elevation (m)01002003004005006000 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 kmHighest point520 m at 5.0 kmStart0 kmFinish5 km

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

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Lane 2.3 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Holmbridge climb0 km5 km334 m6.7 %11.4 %520 m

High point 520 m at 5 km; low point 185 m. Passes beneath Netherley Brow, Round Hill.

Holmbridge climb · starts at 0 km

5 km at 6.7% · 334 m
200250300350400450500ELEVATION (M)5.4%4.6%10%6.8%0 km12345.0 kmDISTANCE (KM)Holmbridge climb · 520 mSTEEPEST 10.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
82% main road · 16% quiet street
Main roads
4.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
A6024 (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
98% climbing · 2% descending · 0% flat
Steep sections
3.6 km over 5% · 1.8 km over 8% · 0.9 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 18.7% at 0 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 1.7 kmFleece Inn · pub · on the route
  2. 1.7 kmToilets · on the route

At the start

  • The Pickled Pheasant · pub · 90 m

Stay after this ride

  • Lane Farm Holiday Cottages · guest house · 1.7 km from the finish
  • Sheveling Wine Estate · apartment · 3.8 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
21 min

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.