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Crank Road Climb and View of Billinge Hill

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Crank Road Climb and View of Billinge Hill

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Location: Rainford, St Helens, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. View from Crank Road – Parbold Hill Viewpoint loop from Mossley Hill

88.4km

04:03

950m

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

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2. Pimbo Lane – Billinge Hill Climb loop from Pemberton

47.1km

02:04

370m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Billinge Hill Climb – Pimbo Lane loop from Orrell

50.1km

02:04

320m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Bren

August 29, 2023

From S-N, a fast start from the main road leading to a good climb past the hospital, rewarded with views at top, plus the Red Cat pub

Lol Pro And Her Dog 🇬🇧 🐕🌻

February 21, 2024

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

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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Location: Rainford, St Helens, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Crank Road Climb and View of Billinge Hill

1. View from Crank Road – Parbold Hill Viewpoint loop from Mossley Hill

2. Pimbo Lane – Billinge Hill Climb loop from Pemberton

3. Billinge Hill Climb – Pimbo Lane loop from Orrell

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