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10 of the UK’s Toughest Climbs

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9. Ffordd Penlech, Harlech

  • Vale Street in Bristol is the UK's steepest residential road. Photo: Sam Saunders

  • Clovelly's access road is a dream for cyclists. Photo: Graham Alton/Flickr

  • The most famous and toughest of the Lake District climbs. Photo: Eifion / Flickr

  • It may look pretty, but we don't recommend climbing in the frost! Photo: Phil Catterall

  • "Um... I just meant a hair pin for my pony tail." Photo: SimonPix/Flickr

  • Photo: Stephen McKay

  • The gorgeous Rosedale Chimney climb provides beautiful views. Photo: Mike Dobson/Flickr

  • Photo: Jenkin Road was central to the Tour de France festivities.

  • Awk sure, it's barely even an incline. Photo: Stephen Elwyn Roddick

  • Fancy a race with fellow cyclists? The Catford Hill Climb could be for you. Photo: Bareknuckleyellow/Flickr

9. Ffordd Penlech, Harlech

That’s right ladies, we eventually had to get to Ffordd Penlech  – officially the UK’s steepest road with a maximum 40 per cent gradient over 300m.

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It is, of course, NOT OPEN to cyclists. Traffic is only permitted to descend on this road. But cyclists are a rare breed of insane human who often attempt things despite not being allowed to. Check out the Strava league table for evidence.

And remember not to get too down and out about the restrictions – there’s a 25 per cent incline nearby that’s open to all. Easy.

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