Key Statistics for Challacombe Hill
• Location: Woolacombe, North Devon, United Kingdom
• Length: 1.3–1.4 km (0.8–0.87 miles)
• Elevation Gain: 160–168 meters (524–540 feet)
• Average Gradient: 11.8–13%
• Maximum Gradient: 20–25%
• Steepest 100 Meters: 19%
• Difficulty Score: 241 (per climbfinder.com)
• Top Elevation: 180 meters above sea level
• Climbing Times (based on speed):
• 7 km/h: ~12:11
• 11 km/h: ~7:45
• 15 km/h: ~5:41
• Historical Significance: Hosted the 1985 National Hill Climb Championship, won by Darryl Webster
• Strava Leaderboard Highlights:
• Men’s KOM: Chris Hamilton, 4:26 at 17.7 km/h (2,227.7 VAM, 465 W)
• Women’s QOM: Olivia French, 6:34 at 12.0 km/h (1,504 VAM, 324 W)
• Road Conditions: Narrow, one-to-two-lane road with good pavement, mild traffic
• Scenic Appeal: Stunning views of the Bristol Channel and Woolacombe Beach
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