The Top 6 Gorges around Banwell
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 6
to choose from around Banwell. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Banwell.
to choose from around Banwell. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Banwell.
Last updated: November 9, 2025
Cheddar Gorge Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Totally achievable iconic climb. The whole thing is about 10km but it’s only steep for the first 1.5km or so. There is one really nasty steep hairpin but once you’re …
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Burrington Combe Road Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Like cheddar gorge but smaller and less touristy = more enjoyable! You won't get stuck in a traffic jam climbing this one!
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Black Rock Steep Rocky Path
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
This might not be so nice, depending on how confident/sure-footed you are, how much it’s rained, or whether you’re going down rather than up!
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Steep Rocky Trail to Cheddar Gorge Southern Ridge
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
This section of the trail from Black Rock Gate up to the southern ridge of Cheddar Gorge is steep and rocky. Very hard work to actually run up, but a …
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Draycott Sleights Nature Reserve to Top of Cheddar Gorge
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
After climbing up from Rodney Stoke you get to follow the contour lines (mostly) for some beautiful views before hitting some gravel double track to reach the top of Cheddar Gorge. Very nice.
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