New Road’s ascent out of Draycott (affording the route its informal name, Draycott Hill) offers a very steep but technically simple hill close to Cheddar Gorge, affording dramatic and unimpeded views of the Somerset Levels to the south.

From the foot of the hill in Draycott village you can choose a quiet back route to the Gorge via Upper Draycott Lane, just a few dozen yards to the west (turn right at the bottom, then immediately right again).

The crest of the climb presents an exposed welcome to the Mendip plateau, with Halesland Airfield (home of the Mendip Gliding Club) on one side and most likely an enormous number of sheep on the other!

Beware if descending—it lands with a T-junction onto the A371, so check your brakes before you take the plunge!

Richard Payne

March 6, 2021

A must do hill if your in the area but be warned it gets pretty steep towards the end.

Tom Mayo

July 16, 2021

Also known as Draycott, it's crazy steep, 2k 11.5%. Low gears advised, decent road surface though can get greasy in winter. Satisfying to complete but expect to suffer...

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Distance 1.93 km

Uphill 220 m

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Location: Rodney Stoke, Mendip, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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