If you’re a cyclist in Yorkshire, you’re spoilt for choice if looking for some steepest hill. In the Yorkshire Dales, there are plenty of climbs which touch the dreaded 1 in 4 (or 25% in modern money).

To name a few of the steepest hills.

• Park Rash ascending from Kettlewell a steep section of 25% on a double haipin bend (makes for a tricky ascent.
• Buttertubs from Muker south. Another tough 25% section at bottom, with plenty more climbing at 17%
• Muker From Swaledale South towards Askrigg in Wenselyday (see pic top)
• Fleet Moss from Hawes south. At the top it reaches 20% for a considerable time.

Helmsley near Rosedale Chimney

The Steepest Hill though goes to Rosedale Chimney in the North York Moors, which reaches a staggering 33%. Hopefully, you won’t come across one of the inevitable caravans stuck on the tricky hairpins.

See Cycle Touring in Yorkshire Dales for more