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

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1. Clifton Suspension Bridge – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Stapleton Road

79.8km

03:56

880m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Street

116km

05:56

1,310m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Cheddar Gorge Climb – Chew Valley Lake loop from Clifton Down

95.0km

04:37

970m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Paul_C

March 26, 2025

As you roll out of Cheddar village on the B3135, pedalling past the bustling shops and famous cave entrances, the climb begins gently. Soon, leaving the village infrastructure behind, you'll enter the awe-inspiring jaws of the gorge itself. Here, feel the road tilt upwards noticeably, averaging around 4-5% for several kilometres. While not brutally steep overall, you'll encounter sections, particularly around the hairpins in the lower-middle part of the gorge, where the gradient kicks up more firmly, possibly reaching 7-10% momentarily. Absorb the truly spectacular experience of climbing between the towering, ancient limestone cliffs that dwarf you on either side. Be aware you'll likely be sharing this world-famous road with tourist traffic also soaking in the views. As you climb higher, feel the immense walls gradually recede and the gradient ease off, signalling your approach to the top of this iconic Somerset climb.

Henry

April 9, 2025

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Distance 4.72 km

Uphill 360 m

Downhill 170 m

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

Cheddar Gorge Climb

1. Clifton Suspension Bridge – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Stapleton Road

2. Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Street

3. Cheddar Gorge Climb – Chew Valley Lake loop from Clifton Down

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