Kingston Hill climbs from the lower ground near Kingston Blount onto the Chiltern ridge. The stored ascent is about 1.3 kilometres long, concentrating on the rising road rather than the full, gentler approach from further below. Trees accompany parts of the climb, and the hillside becomes progressively more apparent as the road gains height.
The gradient develops into a sustained effort, with the steeper portion giving the ascent more weight than its short length might suggest. There is room to settle into the work, but the upper rise keeps asking for a deliberate pedal stroke. Towards the crest, the road softens and continues around a bend towards the A40. That easing brings a measured finish after the principal climb, rather than an abrupt stop at its hardest point. Kingston Hill is a neatly contained crossing of the escarpment, with a satisfying change of rhythm near the top.
01 / The ascent
Elevation profile
02 / The numbers
Climb statistics
- Distance
- 1.29 km
- Elevation gain
- 111 m
- Average gradient
- 8.6%
- Climb category
- 4
- Start elevation
- 138 m
- Summit elevation
- 249 m
03 / Your effort
How long would it take?
Enter the power you could hold for the whole climb. We calculate a moving time from the elevation profile and the forces you ride against.
Use your intended climbing effort, rather than FTP unless you can hold it for the predicted duration.
Bike + kit includes clothing, bottles and luggage.
Advanced settings
Defaults represent a road-bike scenario. Adjust these settings to match your tyres, drivetrain and riding position.
Modelled moving time
7 min
- Power throughout
- 225 W
- Average speed
- 10.3 km/h
Based on the 1.29 km elevation profile. Assumes steady power, with no stops, braking or drafting. Rounded to the nearest minute.
The science behind the calculation
For each part of the stored profile, we solve the steady-state cycling power equation for speed, then add distance ÷ speed across the climb. Gravity uses rider + equipment weight; available power is W/kg × rider weight. This uses the profile’s distance and elevation together, without mixing in another route’s metrics.
Power × efficiency = gravity + rolling resistance + air resistance + bearing losses
The resistance equations are adapted from Martin et al. (1998), Validation of a Mathematical Model for Road Cycling Power. Air density changes with profile altitude using NASA’s standard-atmosphere model. This calculator’s adaptation has not been independently validated.
It predicts travel at the power you enter, including on descents. It does not model acceleration, cornering, braking, traffic, wind, changing weather or fatigue. At altitude, choose power you can sustain there: thinner air reduces drag, but this model does not predict its effect on your ability to produce power. Profile quality and assumed equipment settings also affect the result.
04 / On the ground
Route map
Route overview
Kingston Hill
- Route length
- 1.29 km
- Total ascent
- 111 m
- Average gradient
- 8.6%
05 / Take it home
The climb, as artwork
Turn the route into a personalised topographic print. Choose your colours and composition, then download your artwork.
06 / Keep exploring
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