Somerset Screamer Long

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South Somerset, Somerset, GB

Route Overview

Grand Tour Cycling / Adventure Cafe Ltd

European and UK Cycle Challenges

81 mi.

4,443 ft.

Our most popular Sportive through picturesque countryside

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Route Details

This is the route of our first and most popular Sportive Ride, which starts from @point[Frogmary Green Farm](d,58.08) just outside South Petherton. We then ride north, heading through South Petherton itself and out across the Somerset Levels towards @point[Wedmore](d,39457.15), where we'll stop for drink and a snack, giving you the opportunity to refuel before riding through Cheddar itself and hitting the stunning (but lung busting!) climb that is @slice[Cheddar Gorge](d,46171.71,60277.33). After winding your way up through the gorge, climbing 370m in the space of 4 miles you are rewarded with stunning views of the Mendips before the @slice[exhilarating descent](d,60373.09,63698.52) down into Wells. Upon leaving the famous cathedral city our next destination will be the Somerset levels village of North Wootton, where we'll stop for another refuel before heading on to the iconic location of @point[Glastonbury Tor](d,78052.4). We will skirt the bottom of the ancient tor before continuing south across the levels to our final stop in the picturesque village of Martock, where we suggest another food and drink break before the sting in the tail; @slice[Ham Hill](d,116158.51,116900.56). From here we will drop back down to our start point at @poi[Adventure Café HQ](6ae17f827261736bc2000000) for hot drinks all-round and a hard-earned bite to eat!

* Muchelney Abbey
* Shapwick and the Somerset Levels
* @point[Beautiful Historic Wedmore](d,39174.69)
* @slice[Cheddar Gorge & Mendip Hills](d,45961.8,60373.09)
* @point[Glastonbury Tor](d,78059.48)
* @point[Somerton](d,93320.07) - Ancient Capital of Wessex
* Montacute Village
* @slice[Ham Hill](d,116158.51,116900.56)

# More Support - MORE FRIENDLY

On the Sportive Date - we offer ride support vehicles and ride chaperones to offer mechanical support - but in any case, at any time this is a great ride.

# Important Reminders

You should head out on this ride equipped with appropriate gear for the condtions and a means to repair punctures and simple mechanicals. Take care with regard to the weather - especially in wet or cold winter conditions. This is a road biking mecca - but only if roads are dry and ice free!

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