The Stang was the site of the 2013 National Hill Climb Championships. The gradient varies a lot - up to 18% in places, with an average around 5%. Wild and open landscape.

Al Salter

July 9, 2021

Road cycling

A tough climb out of County Durham. Rolling terrain starts climbing, steep towards the end with a summertime 'bonus' of annoying flies in the wooded area. Once you hit the switchbacks you are not far from respite (from gradient & annoying flies). Pause for pics at the top & fly(!) down into Arkengarthdale for refreshment at the CB Inn.

Tom

October 8, 2021

Road cycling

Great climb, and a fast, flowing descent into County Durham

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1. The Stang & Richmond loop from Reeth

55.0km

02:49

880m

870m

Cycle the Stang & Richmond loop from Reeth, a moderate 34.1-mile road route through the Yorkshire Dales with challenging climbs.

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2. 20% Climb to Barras – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Kirkby Stephen

96.7km

04:58

1,470m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. The Stang Climb – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Boldron

81.0km

04:09

1,350m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 4.18 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 230 m

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Location: Hope, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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The Stang Climb

1. The Stang & Richmond loop from Reeth

2. 20% Climb to Barras – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Kirkby Stephen

3. The Stang Climb – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Boldron

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