The climb · United Kingdom
About Salcombe Hill
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Salcombe Hill is brutally honest. There’s no gentle introduction—the gradient grabs you from the first metre and doesn’t let go. The road twists through fields and small farm tracks, each turn a reminder that the climb is unforgiving.
Breathing becomes deliberate, cadence careful, as every ramp forces you to dig deeper. The proximity of the summit is both a tease and a motivator.
At the top, the sense of achievement is immediate. This climb suits riders who relish a short, savage challenge with no mercy.
01 / The ascent
Elevation profile
02 / The numbers
Climb statistics
- Distance
- 1.21 km
- Elevation gain
- 154 m
- Average gradient
- 12.8%
- Climb category
- 4
- Start elevation
- 15 m
- Summit elevation
- 169 m
03 / On the ground
Route map
Route overview
Salcombe Hill
Sidmouth, England, United Kingdom
- Route length
- 1.21 km
- Total ascent
- 154 m
- Average gradient
- 12.8%
04 / Take it home
The climb, as artwork
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05 / Keep exploring
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