Exmoor Beauty
Sat 29 Aug 2026 Dulverton, Somerset, UK

Exmoor Beast, Beauty and Breeze | Exmoor Beauty

New for 2026! Take on Exmoor’s fierce climbs, sweeping descents and wild coastal scenery in a thrilling sportive that pushes your stamina, rewards your grit and celebrates cycling at its boldest.

  • Sat 29 Aug 2026
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre, Dulverton
Exmoor Beauty

08:00

Age 11 & over

£24-£41.50

  • 65 miles road cycling

Event overview

Ride through the dramatic landscapes of Exmoor National Park, tackling rugged moorland, sharp climbs and breathtaking coastal stretches on one of the South Westโ€™s most iconic and challenging sportives.

With fully signed routes, supportive feed stations and electric atmosphere, this tough but rewarding challenge invites you to push beyond comfort, discover new limits and savour every epic mile.

The sportives are part of our Wimbleball Endurance Sports festival so there are triathlons, swims and running races across the whole bank holiday weekend, to keep the whole family entertained!

Highlights

  • Choice of three tough, scenic Exmoor routes
  • Iconic climbs, fast descents and dramatic coastal views
  • Fully signed course for easy navigation
  • Well-stocked feed stations and on-route support
  • Chip timing for accurate results
  • Stunning moorland and countryside riding throughout
  • Ideal for experienced cyclists seeking a serious challenge
  • Unforgettable sportive atmosphere in an incredible National Park setting
  • Make a weekend of it with camping at Wimbleball Lake

This event is part of Exmoor Beast, Beauty and Breeze.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • eBike
  • Event village
  • Gravel bike
  • Hybrid bike
  • Road bike

  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Hilly
  • Navigation not required
  • Water stations
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

Ride deep into Exmoor’s wild heart on a challenging, hilly route filled with big climbs, sweeping descents and breathtaking coastal and moorland views.

Route highlights

  • Classic Exmoor terrain with long, punishing climbs and fast descents
  • Stunning mix of rugged moorland, coastal stretches and forested sections
  • Quiet country roads with plenty of elevation
  • Well-marked route with support at key points
  • Ideal late-season challenge
  • Spectacular scenery that rewards every metre of climbing

  • Camping
  • Free parking

Event HQ

Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre
Brompton Regis
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9NU
UK

Camping

There is plenty of camping at Wimbleball Lake so why not make a weekend of it?

  • Camping
  • Chip timing
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • T-shirt

Included

  • Quality Feed stations
  • RFID chip timing
  • Medals for all finishers
  • Gold, Silver and Bronze standards
  • Event t-shirt for all
  • Live online results
  • Event photos
  • Mechanical support and broom wagon
  • Rider Recovery Service
  • Public Liability Insurance
  • Professional First Aid Cover

Sustainability

  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

  • Age 11 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Ages 11-15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout.

Entry fees

Junior entry fee

£24.00

Entry fee

£41.50

Other races at event

  • Sat 29 Aug 2026
  • #1 of 3
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre, Dulverton
Exmoor Breeze

08:00

Age 9 & over

£24-£39

  • 42 miles road cycling
  • Sat 29 Aug 2026
  • #3 of 3
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre, Dulverton
Exmoor Beast

08:00

Age 16 & over

£43

  • 100 miles road cycling

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