Oh it's constant... it just feels like it won't stop. Good footwear essential. avoid the black looking rocks. they are shiny and slippy by years of being stepped on. stick to the dirt.

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September 18, 2023

Running

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 good place to practice power walking up. In descent, you need grippy and cushioned shoes that you trust. Lots of fun but a bit scary in the wet.

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Distance 384 m

Uphill 60 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Cheddar, Sedgemoor District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Black Rock Steep Rocky Path

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