http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/yorkshire...ale_dipper.htm gives the ascent as 4000ft, I'll happily take your measurement instead though
I think your right on the hilliest bits, certainly the steepest are on that stretch.
I'm in full agreement on the run back from Milldale, it's a long long way on tired legs and I was crying out for a hill. Until the hill actually came and I wondered why I'd wished for it...
I should be obvious as I'll be in either pink or lurid green pony colours.