How to drive the steep Vigo Hill in Kent?

Located in the Borough of Gravesham in Kent, Vigo Hill is one of the toughest roads of England, hitting a 25% of maximum gradient.

Vigo Hill

Is Vigo Hill paved?

Hidden away in the woodlands of Kent, the road is fully paved yet pretty narrow and slippery with trees and woods on each side.

How steep is Vigo Hill?

Use low gear. This hill is so steep that, even in a car, it is scary going down.The climb is pretty short: 0.64km (0.4 mile) long, running from 136m (449ft) to 209m (686ft) above sea level. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 73 meters and the average gradient is 11.40% but the road hits a really tough 25% of maximum gradient.

 

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