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The 2026 South West Property Sportive offers three different courses.

The 103km long CENTURY Sportive, the 60km long DISTANCE Sportive and the 42km long CLASSIC Sportive.

All three courses start and finish at the Somerdale Pavilion, Keynsham, Bristol and share the first 20km. At the first split point, the 42km CLASSIC Sportive turns right to make its way back towards the Somerdale Pavilion, while the DISTANCE Sportive heads straight on towards Castle Combe and the CENTURY Sportive turns left with the furthest point being the market town of Tetbury in the Southern Cotswolds.

All riders must complete the course by 4pm

You can find the route maps and GPX files for the three courses below. Please keep in mind that last-minute route changes cannot be considered on these GPS routes.

CLASSIC
42KM

Approx: 42km [26 miles]
Approx: 600m of climbing
Feed station at approx: 18km
Entry fee: £35

The CLASSIC Sportive is 42km long but with minimal elevation, so no thigh-burning climbs to endure! All three routes leave the event venue at Keynsham and head towards Willsbridge before turning right, then left towards Oldland Common and Bridgeyate, so the start of the ride is skirting the edge of suburbia on the A4175. Then you are out in more open countryside as you head over Siston Common. You have 10km under your belt before you meander through the village of Pucklechurch. You are then back in open countryside as you head towards Hinton, passing close to Hinton Hillfort and skirting the edge of Dyrham Park Estate. Then refreshment awaits you at approx. 18km into the ride, where you can relax for a while at the feed station.

After you are revived, you leave the other two courses and cut across to pick up the returning leg of the two longer distances. You head past Marshfield on your left and back past the southern side of Dyrham Park Estate. You will be right on the edge of the estate this time, so you may catch a glimpse of a few deer as you go by. After passing the park, you hit the 30km mark in the ride. The final stretch takes you back through Doynton, Wick and finally Bitton before heading right back towards Willsbridge. You will recognise the final section back to the event venue as you are re-tracing your route out.

The CLASSIC sportive is ideal for riders who prefer a more leisurely ride without too many climbs to detract from the glorious country views.

Route Map / GPX download

DISTANCE
60KM

Approx: 60km [38 miles]
Approx: 800m of climbing
Feed station at approx: 18km and 32km
Entry fee: £45

All three distances head out of the event venue in the same direction through Willsbridge, Oldland Common and Bridgeyate. After this, you are out in open countryside and hopefully quieter roads as you head over Siston Common, through the village of Pucklechurch and past Hinton Hillfort. Shortly after this, at approx. 20km into the ride, you will hit the first feed station, where you can have a snack and a rest. Shortly after the feed station, the three distances will split into different directions, with the DISTANCE ride head straight on towards the village of Burton. From there, the route heads towards Castle Combe, where it rejoins with the CENTURY riders and makes its way through the picturesque village of Castle Combe.

Your second feed station will be approx. 32km into your ride, and will provide you with the necessary energy to cope with the undulating terrain through beautiful countryside. Shortly after you pass the 80km marker, the CLASSIC Sportive riders will rejoin the route, and you will all head back towards Dyrham Park Estate.

The final leg of the course is still in open country and takes you through Wick and Bitton before heading into Willsbridge, where you will recognise your outbound route as you head back into Keynsham and back to the event venue for a well-earned rest.

Route Map / GPX download

CENTURY
103KM

Approx: 103km [64 miles]
Approx: 1,100m of climbing
Feed station at approx: 18km, 50km and 75km
Entry fee: £55

Your epic ride starts with the other two distances, leaving Keynsham heading towards Willsbridge, then through Oldland Common and through the village of Pucklechurch. Just as you are hitting the beautiful country views, you will be able to make your first pit stop at the feed station at approx. 18km into the ride. Shortly after you leave the other two courses and turn left, going over the M4 and passing through Tormarton towards Badminton Park, famous for hosting the horse trials. You pass through Sherston, then the picturesque village of Westonbirt, at which point you have covered around 40km.

Your next destination is the market town of Tetbury in the southern Cotswolds, and at approx. 50km, you will be revived at your second feed station. Tetbury is your turnaround point so from here you are heading back towards the finish. The terrain is undulating, so no big climbs, but eating up the miles on beautiful country roads.

By the 70km mark, you are running parallel with the M4 for a short while near Leigh Delamere, before riding over the motorway for a second time, heading towards the village of Castle Combe with its famous chocolate box cottages. Slightly before you head into the village, you will be joined by the DISTANCE course riders and will all stop at your third feed station (approx. 75km).

You then all head back towards Dyrham Park Estate, where you will be joined by the CLASSIC Sportive riders, bringing all three routes back together. The route then passes through Wick and Bitton, before turning right towards Willsbridge and then re-tracing your outbound route from there back into Keynsham and the event venue. Well done – you have completed ‘The Big One’!

Route Map / GPX download