Gravel events in the United Kingdom
Every upcoming gravel event we know about in the United Kingdom, soonest first. Gathered from organisers' own sites and refreshed regularly. Open one for the date, distance and entry link — and build a free sample training plan for it in a couple of minutes.
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Sportives 155Running events 144Bikepacking trips 98Triathlons 92Mountain bike events 40Hybrid fitness events 38Trail running events 37Duathlons 33Self-supported ultras 21Hyrox events 19Charity rides 13Swimming events 8
Gravel events by country
United States 120Spain 27Australia 26Italy 23France 19New Zealand 9Germany 8Austria 6Morocco 6Canada 5Slovenia 5Belgium 4
Struggle Borderland Gravel
Reeth, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Gravel100 km
A gravel sportive near Reeth in Yorkshire with 50km and 100km route options.
Dates and entry → 13 Sep 2026The Elan Valley Gravel
Rhayader, LD6 5DP, United Kingdom
Gravel73 km
A 73km gravel sportive in the Elan Valley near Rhayader, Wales.
Dates and entry → 13 Sep 2026The Plain
Tidworth, Salisbury, United Kingdom
Gravel160 km
A gravel sportive on Salisbury Plain near Tidworth with three route options from 56km to 160km.
Dates and entry → 19 Sep 2026Wight Roads Gravel Epic
South England, United Kingdom
Gravel100 km
A gravel epic on the Isle of Wight with three route options from 48km to 100km and up to 1,700m of elevation.
Dates and entry → 19 Sep 2026Turbine Traverse 2026
Eaglesham, United Kingdom
Gravel
Part of the Outsider Events series, starting from Whitelee Windfarm, Moor Rd, Eaglesham.
Dates and entry → 19 Sep 2026Giro Gravelfest 2026
Sandown Park, Surrey, United Kingdom
Gravel100 km
A gravel festival at Sandown Park, Surrey offering 40km and 100km rides.
Dates and entry → 26 Sep 2026Dorset Gravel Epic
South England, United Kingdom
Gravel94 km
A gravel epic in Dorset with medium (65km/650m) and long (94km/1,350m) route options.
Dates and entry → 3 Oct 2026Salisbury Plain Autumn Epic
South England, United Kingdom
Gravel92 km
An autumn gravel epic across Salisbury Plain with a single long route of 92km and 1,200m elevation.
Dates and entry → 3 Oct 2026Loch Ness & Glen Affric Gravel Sportive
United Kingdom
Gravel102 km
A gravel sportive around Loch Ness and Glen Affric with 64km and 102km options.
Dates and entry → 3 Oct 2026Dirt Fest
Braham Park, Leeds, United Kingdom
Gravel70 km2 days
A gravel sportive held at Braham Park, Leeds over two days with a 70km route.
Dates and entry → 10 Oct 2026Sherwood Pines Gravel X
Midlands, United Kingdom
Gravel85 km
A gravel event at Sherwood Pines in the Midlands with medium (60km/550m) and long (85km/800m) routes. Features a Women's Wave…
Dates and entry → 11 Oct 2026Sherwood Pines Trophy
United Kingdom
Gravel60 km
A 60km gravel trophy event at Sherwood Pines.
Dates and entry → 17 Oct 2026Suffolk Gravel X
South England, United Kingdom
Gravel99 km
A gravel event in Suffolk with a short route (35km/150m) and a long route (99km/450m).
Dates and entry → 18 Oct 2026Thetford Forest Autumn Trophy
United Kingdom
Gravel56 km
A 56km gravel trophy event at Thetford Forest.
Dates and entry → 24 Oct 2026Northumberland Epic Gravel Ride
United Kingdom
Gravel100 km
A gravel ride in Northumberland with 50km and 100km route options.
Dates and entry → 31 Oct 2026Peak District Gravel X
Midlands, United Kingdom
Gravel76 km
A gravel event in the Peak District with medium (52km/1,300m) and long (76km/1,700m) route options.
Dates and entry → 7 Nov 2026Cannock Chase Autumn X
Midlands, United Kingdom
Gravel74 km
An autumn gravel event at Cannock Chase in the Midlands with medium (44km/550m) and long (74km/1,150m) routes.
Dates and entry → 12 Nov 2026Further Elements 2026
Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Gravel700 km
Carrying the spirit of the Further Pyrénées, this 700km gravel challenge through the Scottish Highlands tests riders against the…
Dates and entry → 20 Mar 2027Lakelander Gravel Grinder 2027
Belcoo, United Kingdom
Gravel
Starting from Belcoo Community Centre, Lattone Road, Belcoo.
Dates and entry → 23 Apr 2027Dirty Reiver 2027
Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre, Kielder, Hexham, United Kingdom
Gravel3 days
The Dirty Reiver is a gravel cycling event held over multiple days in the Kielder Forest Park, organised by Focal Events.
Dates and entry → 1 May 2027Pan Celtic Gravel Rally
Wales, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Gravel
A rally through the rugged beauty of Wales featuring a mix of gravel, forestry tracks, and quiet country lanes criss-crossing…
Dates and entry → 15 May 2027Wild Wales Gravel Festival
Cambrian Mountains & Elan Valley, Wales, United Kingdom
Gravel
A festival blending gravel adventure and campout experience in the breathtaking Cambrian Mountains and Elan Valley, featuring…
Dates and entry → 23 May 2027Dorset Gravel Dash 50:50
Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Gravel
A relaxed two-day bikepacking adventure through diverse Dorset landscapes including portions of the iconic Jurassic Coast, known…
Dates and entry → 30 May 2026Rebound
You choose, United Kingdom
Gravel563 km
A global DIY gravel event on the same day as Unbound Gravel in Kansas, where riders plan their own routes and log on Strava for…
Dates and entry → 4 July 2026South Downs Century
Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Gravel160 km
An iconic 90% off-road ride along the South Downs Way with 4,000m of climbing to Eastbourne; a shorter 100km option finishes at…
Dates and entry → 31 May 2026Grand Old Dukes
Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
Gravel180 km
A predominantly off-road gravel ride through the Trossachs National Park with 3,000m of climbing, featuring fire roads…
Dates and entry → 15 Aug 2026Downs Divide
Cranleigh, United Kingdom
Gravel162 km
A gravel sportive near Cranleigh offering 102km and 162km route options.
Dates and entry → 25 April 2026North Wales Gravel X
Ruthin, Denbighshire, United Kingdom
Gravel78 km
A varied 75–80% off-road route around remote Welsh reservoirs with big climbs, descents and a flat section on the long route.
Dates and entry → 26-28 June 2026Grinduro Scotland
Drumlanrig Castle, Scotland, United Kingdom
Gravel100 km3 days
The Grinduro format returns to Scotland with four timed Enduro-style segments on Saturday, plus a full weekend of events.
Dates and entry → 21 March 2026Cannock Chase Gravel X
Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Gravel74 km
An early-season event taking in a mix of gravel trails through Cannock forest and quiet back roads, featuring fast flat…
Dates and entry → 15-17 May 2026The Gralloch
Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland, United Kingdom
Gravel330 km3 days
A UCI Gravel World Series event in Galloway Forest Park with camping, shakeout rides, music and a new 330km Ultra route…
Dates and entry → 20 June 2026Gravelbourne
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Gravel100 km
A gravel sportive in Warwickshire with 60km and 100km distance options.
Dates and entry → September 2026Borderlands Gravel
Reeth, United Kingdom
Gravel
A gravel biking race held in Reeth, United Kingdom.
Dates and entry → 10-12 July 2026Gravel Rocks
Helmsley, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Gravel102 km3 days
A Grinduro-style event with timed segments over two days, starting with a 10km Friday night ride and continuing on Saturday.
Dates and entry → 19-21 June 2026Dalby Grit
Dalby Forest, North York Moors, United Kingdom
Gravel110 km3 days
A 110km loop through Dalby Forest and the surrounding North York Moors covering the finest gravel roads and linking trails with…
Dates and entry → 20 June 2026Gravel Fondo Cymru
Wales, United Kingdom
Gravel80 km
A gravel race in Wales with 50km and 80km options.
Dates and entry → 24-26 April 2026Dirty Reiver
Kielder, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Gravel200 km3 days
A huge gravel event through remote Kielder and Wark Forests with timed cut-offs; the 200km loop includes more than 3,000m of…
Dates and entry → 12 April 2026Southwold Roubaix Sportive
Southwold, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Gravel100 km
An on-road route heading into the Suffolk countryside with optional 'Roubaix' gravel sectors, rideable on both gravel and road…
Dates and entry → Ride any timeRidgeway Gravel
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Gravel
A gravel biking event in the United Kingdom listed on Ahotu's gravel biking calendar.
Dates and entry → Late July 2026South Lakes BikeFest
Staveley, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Gravel160 km3 days
The Sonder Gravel Ride at South Lakes BikeFest offers two distances through the southern Lake District, alongside the South…
Dates and entry → 20 June 2026Galloway Forest Gravel Epic
Galloway Forest, United Kingdom
Gravel129 km
A gravel sportive in Galloway Forest with three route options.
Dates and entry → 4th July 2026South Downs 100
South Downs Way, United Kingdom
Gravel
Ride the classic South Downs Way in a day, from Winchester to Beachy Head, available in 100 miles or 100km options for gravel or…
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