6. Porlock Hill, Somerset
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Vale Street in Bristol is the UK's steepest residential road. Photo: Sam Saunders
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Clovelly's access road is a dream for cyclists. Photo: Graham Alton/Flickr
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The most famous and toughest of the Lake District climbs. Photo: Eifion / Flickr
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It may look pretty, but we don't recommend climbing in the frost! Photo: Phil Catterall
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"Um... I just meant a hair pin for my pony tail." Photo: SimonPix/Flickr
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Photo: Stephen McKay
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The gorgeous Rosedale Chimney climb provides beautiful views. Photo: Mike Dobson/Flickr
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Photo: Jenkin Road was central to the Tour de France festivities.
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Awk sure, it's barely even an incline. Photo: Stephen Elwyn Roddick
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Fancy a race with fellow cyclists? The Catford Hill Climb could be for you. Photo: Bareknuckleyellow/Flickr
6. Porlock Hill, Somerset
When it comes to Porlock, there are two options for those of you with climbing legs. The Toll Road may be longer, but Porlock Hill is the right choice for those of you that love tough and steep ascents.
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At 2.5km, this climb averages at 12 percent but peaks at 25, meaning it laughs in the face of its other Porlock sibling (with a mere max of 8 percent – pah!).