England · United Kingdom
Cragg Vale
B6138Mytholmroyd to Blackstone Edge
Reckoned England’s longest continuous ascent, a steady pull out of Mytholmroyd through woodland onto the open moor at Blackstone Edge. Cyclists arrive for the gradient; the Pennine weather at the top is anyone’s guess.
The B6138 climbs Cragg Vale from Mytholmroyd up onto Blackstone Edge, the heart of what is reckoned England’s longest continuous ascent. It is a steady, satisfying pull through woodland onto open moorland; expect cyclists drawn by the gradient and changeable Pennine weather at the top.
Cragg Vale on the map3.9 mi · point to point
MytholmroydStart · England
Blackstone EdgeEnd · England
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Character
Corners16bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient10%≈ 1-in-10
Climb229 mtotal ascent
Summit320 mhighest point of the line · 1,050 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4 to 8%over 8%92 to 320 mPoints of interest1 stop
- Mytholmroyd War MemorialLandmarkat the start
Hazards
- Many cyclists on the climb
- Exposed moor at the top
- Standing water
Sources
“It is arguably the longest continuous ascent in England, climbing 968 feet over 5.5 miles.”
Route traced from OpenStreetMap, with its stats measured from that line. How the roads are mapped
Driving the Cragg Vale: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Cragg Vale?
Cragg Vale runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and takes about 7 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Cragg Vale to drive?
We rate it moderate: 16 corners, a maximum gradient of 10%, and a tightness of 4 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Cragg Vale?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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