Route specifics

Last updated 2011-08-27

Starting in Bristol, we'll roll out over Clifton Suspension Bridge towards Clevedon. It's back roads to Burrington, then up the 3 miles of Burrington Combe, a dash across the Mendips and down Cheddar Gorge for a heard earned cup of tea.

Back on the levels again the route is flat in places, but there are climbs over the ridges at Wedmore and Shapwick. We skirt the edge of Taunton before stopping for some hot food and embarking on the haul up to the top of the Blackdown hills, topping out at about 270m. It's downhill to Ottery St Mary and than a hike over Woodbury Common before we can dip our toes in the Briny at Exmouth.

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Total distance: 102 miles. The three main climbs are as follows:

Burrington Combe
221m ascent in 2.5 miles. Average 5.2%
Steepest mile: 6.5%

Blagdon Hill
165m ascent in 2.1 miles. Average 4.9%
Steepest mile: 7.2%

Woodbury Common
149m ascent in 3.3 miles. Average 2.8%
Steepest mile: 4.5%

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