100 Greatest Cycling Climbs: A Road Cyclist's Guide to Britain's Hills

Now fully revised and updated, this is the ultimate guide for anyone who loves grinding up Britain’s toughest hills. Whether you’re a weekend rider looking for your next test or a seasoned climber chasing personal records, 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs is the book that tells you exactly where to point your front wheel.

From brutal cobbled ramps in the cities to wild, windswept mountain passes that have broken riders for generations, this definitive collection highlights the climbs that truly matter — the ones that have earned their place in British cycling folklore.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Maps with clear start and finish points, plus grid and OS references

• Timings to help you plan your ride and gauge your effort

• Difficulty ratings from 1–10, factoring in gradient, length and road surface

• Regional chapters covering every corner of the UK

• A progress checklist so you can tick off each climb as you conquer it

This new edition packs in even more: extra pages, sharper climb profiles, fresh stats and stunning new photography that brings every ascent to life. It’s a book that doesn’t just inspire you to ride — it dares you to.

If you’re serious about tackling the UK’s most iconic hills, or you simply want to discover what makes these climbs legendary, this guide is a must‑have for cyclists up and down the country.