Kimbolton is one of the smallest towns in Cambridgeshire, but was a very important market town during the medieval period. As a result the town's High Street boasts over 80 listed buildings and retains much of its original historical character.
Wide, straight, unobstructed road with a steady gradient and a decent road surface that flattens into a long run-out rather than a sudden T-junction so you can really descend confidently …
Steepest from the southern side. Not long - only climbs 25m - but the gradient steadily ramps to over 14% as you approach the summit. Best done with a short, sharp effort out of the saddle.