Keynsham Dandy

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.