Keynsham Dandy

Keynsham, United Kingdom • 18 Oct 2026

Town and Country Harriers (TACH)

Town and Country Harriers is an off-road running club based around Bristol that organises regular Thursday runs and local races. Runs typically start and finish at a pub, usually within a thirty-minute drive of central Bristol, and cover mixed terrain ranging from city trails to hilly off-road routes in the Mendips and Cotswolds. Members often run with head torches in winter. The club asks that participants can run about 4–5 miles comfortably on the flat and have tried some daylight trail running. The annual membership fee is £10 (plus any online administration charge) and includes a periodic newsletter, opportunities to help organise races, affiliated race entry discounts, and retail and service discounts. The club operates a "no runner gets left behind" policy, encourages members to lead runs, and recommends hi-viz for visibility.

Forthcoming races

Keynsham Dandy : Scheduled for 18 October 2026. Race HQ: The New Inn, 90 Bath Hill, BS31 1HN. Parking: East Car Park, BS31 1HH. Course: about 12.5 miles, starting in Keynsham and including the Compton Dando route with a stream.

Butcombe Trail Ultra : Scheduled for 25 April 2026. Race HQ: Mendip Activity Centre, BS25 5PQ. Course: a single-day ultramarathon on the Butcombe trail in the Mendip Hills. Distances:

  • 50 mile
  • 50 km

Purdown Pursuit : Scheduled for 16 July 2026. Race HQ: Countess Walk, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1EU. Course: a looping 10 km route through parkland and woodland with several small hills. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Keynsham Dandy
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Take part in a regional ranking orienteering at West Woods near Marlborough with courses for beginners to experienced navigators through mature woodland. Entry is online only and full leg cover and a whistle are compulsory.

Dark Skies Series brings winter night trail running to Somerset with three atmospheric events offering 5 km and 10 km routes. Enter individual races or the full series and collect a bespoke wooden finisher's medal to mark the achievement.

Discover the new Cardiff Trail 10k, a scenic 10 km trail run through Fforest fawr near Castell Coch. Expect muddy singletrack, sweeping views and a friendly atmosphere perfect for trail runners looking for a January adventure.

Take on the Riverbank Rollick, a scenic 9.6 mile trail run along riverbanks, woodland and fields with about 80% off road and likely muddy January conditions. Finishers get a bespoke buff and a linkable metal medal in the Thornbury series.