Mow Cop is brutally steep from the outset. A short, relentless drag that grabs the legs and doesn’t let go. The road twists past stone walls and open fields, giving a sense of exposure despite the climb’s modest length.
Every pedal stroke counts, and hesitation is punished. The legs scream, the lungs burn, but the summit is tantalisingly close.
Reaching the top delivers sharp relief and satisfaction. A climb for riders who thrive on short, savage efforts that leave no room for coasting.
01 / The ascent
Elevation profile
02 / The numbers
Climb statistics
- Distance
- 1.46 km
- Elevation gain
- 169 m
- Average gradient
- 12.9%
- Climb category
- 3
- Start elevation
- 134 m
- Summit elevation
- 303 m
03 / On the ground
Route map
Route overview
Mow Cop
Scholar Green, United Kingdom
- Route length
- 1.46 km
- Total ascent
- 169 m
- Average gradient
- 12.9%
04 / Take it home
The climb, as artwork
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05 / Keep exploring
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