The Top 20 Attractions around Axbridge
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Axbridge. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Axbridge is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 12, 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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The Strawberry Line
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Nice traffic free route with lots of places to stop for refreshments along the way. Recommend the bakery at Winscombe.
Sadly, the numerous bike gates along the route are a …
Sadly, the numerous bike gates along the route are a …
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Beacon Batch summit trig point
Highlight • Viewpoint
This special site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific interest for its valuable wildlife habitats and is a nationally important site for its archaeology from the late Stone …
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Axbridge Market Square
Highlight • Historical Site
A charming village. The church is quite spectacular and there is a cafe right next to it. A better place to stop before taking on the gorge... and it's tourists!
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Black Down Summit and Wild Ponies
Highlight • Natural
Black Down is the highest area of the Mendip Hills and affords wonderful views across the Bristol Channel into Wales, over Weston-super-Mare, the Chew Valley, the Quantocks and beyond. There …
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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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Crook Peak
Highlight • Natural Monument
Part of a Special Site of Scientific Interest, Crook Peak is a hill in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Open common with a rocky terrain, the summit …
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Wavering Down Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
Owned and managed by the National Trust and part of the same SSSI as Crook Peak, Wavering Down is an impressive hill with even more impressive views. There's a trig …
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Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
Velvet Bottom is part of the wider Cheddar Complex Sites of Special Scientific Interest which is a network of nature reserves on the Mendip Hills. Each reserve has its own …
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Rowberrow Warren Woods Bridleways
Highlight • MTB Park
In Rowberrow Warren Woods you'll find a large collection of bridleways and tracks through out the wood as well as lots of elevation changes. Off the side of the tracks …
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Jacob's Ladder and Lookout Tower
Highlight • Viewpoint
The viewpoint from the top of Jacob's Ladder is well worth the climb!
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