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Get ready to conquer the UK’s toughest ascents as the hill climb season hits its stride with Cycling Time Trials. These open hill climb events are your chance to chase CTT KOM (King of the Mountains) or QOM (Queen of the Mountains) titles, pushing your power, endurance, and climbing skills to the limit on iconic courses. With detailed leaderboards, for each course such as, The Struggle in Ambleside, CTT offers powerful filtering tools and results spanning three seasons, you can track your performance and aim for the top. Many events feature closed roads, plus CTT Live for real-time results updates. Whether you’re a seasoned road cyclist, tandem rider, or targeting a spot on the CTT leaderboard, secure your entry now before deadlines close. From Bath to Edinburgh and Kibblesworth, these events are the heart of the UK hill climb and road cycling community.
With entries for several key hill climbs closing tonight (Friday, 26 September 2025) and over the weekend, don’t miss your chance to compete. Register online now and join the action. Below, we’ve detailed each event, including dates, distances, elevation gains, average gradients, and organising clubs, with links to enter directly. All events are open for entry, offering a competitive stage to battle for hill climb glory and enhance your CTT profile.
Entries Closing Tonight (Friday, 26 September 2025 at 23:59)
VC Walcot Hill Climb
Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025 at 14:00
Type: Open – Road Bike Individuals | Individuals
Distance: 880 yards
Elevation Gain: 84m
Average Gradient: 10.2%
Course: UH35 | VC Walcot
Location: Bath
Organisation: Velo Club Walcot
A short, punishing ascent ideal for explosive climbers chasing CTT KOM/QOM. Organised by Velo Club Walcot, this Bath favourite is a must for road cycling enthusiasts.
Monsal Head Hill Climb
Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025 at 11:00
Series: North Midlands HC
Type: Open – Individuals | Tandems
Distance: 528 yards
Elevation Gain: 60m
Average Gradient: 11%
Course: OHC3 | Monsal Head
Location: Bakewell
Organisation: Sheffrec CC
Additional Features: Live updates via CTT|Live
Additional Features: Closed Road
A classic sprint climb near Bakewell, perfect for solo or tandem riders aiming for CTT leaderboard glory. Sheffrec CC delivers a fierce, scenic challenge for road cyclists.
North Road Hill Climb
Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025 at 10:00
Type: Open – Road Bike Individuals | Individuals
Distance: 1338 yards
Elevation Gain: 75m
Average Gradient: 6.1%
Course: UH50 | North Road
Location: Bath
Organisation: Bath Cycling Club
Additional Features: Closed Road
This sustained climb is a road cycling gem, hosted by Bath Cycling Club. Test your endurance on this Bath favourite.
Entries Closing Saturday (27 September 2025 at 23:59)
Arthurs Seat Hill Climb
Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025 at 10:00
Type: Open – Individuals | Individuals
Distance: 1 mile
Elevation Gain: 74m
Average Gradient: 6.1%
Course: WE1/03 | Arthurs Seat
Location: Edinburgh
Organisation: Edinburgh Road Club
Tackle the iconic Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh, a must-do climb for road cyclists chasing CTT leaderboard spots. Edinburgh Road Club hosts this Scottish hill climb classic.
Entries Closing Sunday (28 September 2025 at 23:59)
Catford Hill Climb
Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025 at 08:00
Type: Open – Individuals | Tandems
Distance: 1 mile
Elevation Gain: 80m
Average Gradient: 12.5%
Course: GH/32 | Yorks Hill
Location: Yorks Hill
Organisation: Catford CC Ltd
A legendary hill climb on Yorks Hill, perfect for road cyclists and tandems eyeing the CTT leaderboards. Catford CC Ltd brings history and prestige to this Kent event.
Belmont Hill | Hill Climb
Date: Saturday, 4 October 2025 at 09:00
Type: Open – Road Bike Individuals | Open Individuals | Female Individuals
Distance: 1408 yards
Elevation Gain: 98m
Average Gradient: 7.8%
Course: UH45 | Belmont Hill
Location: Bristol
Organisation: University of Bristol Cycling Club (UOBCC)
Additional Features: Live updates via CTT|Live
Inclusive categories welcome all road cyclists to this Bristol climb. Hosted by University of Bristol Cycling Club (UOBCC),with a closed road for younger riders, it’s a prime chance for full family participation!
Sunderland Clarion - Kibblesworth Bank
Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025 at 09:00
Type: Open – Individuals
Distance: 1 mile
Elevation Gain: 75m
Average Gradient: 4.7%
Course: MH20 | Kibblesworth Bank
Location: Kibblesworth
Organisation: Sunderland Clarion
Additional Features: Counts toward the N&DCA Hill Climb BAR Competition
Conquer Kibblesworth Bank near Kibblesworth, a gruelling mile for road cyclists chasing CTT leaderboard bragging rights. Sunderland Clarion ensures a top-notch event.
These hill climb events are at the heart of the UK road cycling scene, offering prime opportunities to compete, set personal bests, and climb the CTT KOM/QOM leaderboards with our powerful course filtering and fastest ride tracking.