No 45 - Bradshaw Road, Honley
- Ascent
- 490ft
- Distance
- 1.2 miles
- Average Gradient
- 7.7%
- Map Ref
- SE 136 116
Enter Honley village centre from the A6024, continue through the centre and drop down to the roundabout and fork left. Proceed along the road passing the large Methodist chapel on your right and then taking the left fork into Bradshaw Road, passing the Pink Elephant/Foresters Arms on your left. Start the climb here. All I have to say about this climb is that it is very difficult because you can see nearly all of it laid out in front of you, just like a Roman road. As you are climbing you glance up thinking you can see the top, only to have your spirits dashed, as you can only see a false flat!! You now have to grit your teeth for the last four hundred yards. This is definitely a climb that requires mind over matter!!! The average gradient is only 7% but it will feel a lot worse. Enjoy!!