Brutally steep climb winding up out of Ambergate, featured as the location for the Belper CC Hill Climb. The climb starts after the bridge under the trees. It quickly reaches …

IanDent

February 11, 2019

Road cycling

Not sure it's a highlight but certainly a challenging climb with the steepest part at the beginning and the climbing lasting for ages - 20+ minutes in my case!

Joe Hancock

April 29, 2023

Road cycling

Lovely bit of climbing from the bottom of the Derwent Valley rewarded with splendid views. A steep, gloomy start opens out into a section of reduced incline that then goes on... and on...

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Distance 786 m

Uphill 110 m

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Location: Alderwasley, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Whitewells Lane Climb

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