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Last updated: September 11, 2025

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1. Cheddar Gorge loop from Cliff Street (Cheddar) — Mendip Hills

6.26km

00:48

260m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wavering Down & Crook Peak loop from Webbington Road — Mendip Hills

10.4km

01:13

260m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cheddar Gorge & Beacon Batch loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

15.6km

01:48

390m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Cheddar Gorge and Beacon Batch loop from Blackrock Gate — Mendip Hills

13.4km

01:30

220m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. The Butcombe Trail western end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

47.6km

05:36

1,020m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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6. The Butcombe Trail eastern end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

40.9km

04:37

800m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Ebbor Gorge, Wookey Hole trail loop

22.3km

02:27

390m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Selworthy Beacon & Hurlstone Point loop from Selworthy — Exmoor National Park

15.9km

01:56

460m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Tarr Steps loop from Dulverton — Exmoor National Park

20.0km

02:19

440m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Haddon Hill and Wimbleball Dam loop — Exmoor National Park

10.7km

01:14

240m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Somerset

1. Cheddar Gorge loop from Cliff Street (Cheddar) — Mendip Hills

2. Wavering Down & Crook Peak loop from Webbington Road — Mendip Hills

3. Cheddar Gorge & Beacon Batch loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

4. Cheddar Gorge and Beacon Batch loop from Blackrock Gate — Mendip Hills

5. The Butcombe Trail western end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

6. The Butcombe Trail eastern end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

7. Ebbor Gorge, Wookey Hole trail loop

8. Selworthy Beacon & Hurlstone Point loop from Selworthy — Exmoor National Park

9. Tarr Steps loop from Dulverton — Exmoor National Park

10. Haddon Hill and Wimbleball Dam loop — Exmoor National Park

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