Crank Road starts at Windle Junction of the EastLancs Road.
It has beautiful scenery surrounded by farm land and fields and finally takes you up the hill a couple of 8-9%. Then, when you reach the golf club, it's up to 10% and finally 14% where the road is lined with lots of trees.
The road goes to the right your not quite finished. As you reach the top, you will see Billinge Pike over in the field and the gate to the farm.
Congratulations, you've beaten the Crank Hill and you're at the highest point in Merseyside.

DickyMint

April 22, 2024

Road cycling

I think there's a little confusion between Crank Hill and Crank Road. As Lol Pro says Crank Road does start at Windle Junction but then it goes over two distinct hills - first Crank Hill and then Billinge Hill (Shaley Brow).

Crank Hill is a nice little climb which can also be done from the other side up Alder Lane.

Shaley Brow is then a much tougher climb - past the golf course and then onto the top which is the highest point in Merseyside.

The full length of the road would be a very good workout.

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1. Shaley Brow Climb – Pimbo Lane loop from Broad Green

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2. Pimbo Lane – Billinge Hill Climb loop from Pemberton

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3. Billinge Hill Climb – Pimbo Lane loop from Orrell

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Crank Road Climb and View of Billinge Hill

1. Shaley Brow Climb – Pimbo Lane loop from Broad Green

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