At almost 400ft (122m) deep and 3 miles long, this is England’s largest gorge, and with its weathered crags and pinnacles, one of our most spectacular natural sites. It plays host to a varied community of specialized plants and wildlife. It has been named the "Finest Example of a Limestone Gorge in Britain” by the British Geological Survey. It is one of the special qualities of the Mendip Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Cheddar Gorge is Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for wildlife and geology, a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) with 5 sites of national archaeological importance designated within the Gorge

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Elevation 220 m

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

View of Cheddar Gorge

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

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

3. Mendip Way & Cheddar Gorge loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

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