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Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

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Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

Recommended by 142 hikers out of 151

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mendip Hills National Landscape

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

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2. Black Rock & Cheddar Gorge loop from the top of the gorge — Mendip Hills

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3. Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower loop from Charterhouse

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Kit P

February 17, 2021

This lookout tower provides outstanding views of the gorge and the flat, patchwork landscape to the south. The tower is often advertised as part of the paid-for Jacob's Ladder climb, but in fact, the tower itself is free. You can access it by hiking up the trail from the road to the south or the trail that runs along the eastern edge of the gorge.

Daniela

January 29, 2015

Climb up the 274 steps and enjoy a 360° view into the Cheddar Gorge and the meadows of the Somerset Levels. It is also worthwhile to visit the nearby caves.

Turnsackerl 🇦🇹

August 28, 2018

Nice vantage point. Currently closed for renovation (as of August 2018)

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

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

1. Cheddar Gorge loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

2. Black Rock & Cheddar Gorge loop from the top of the gorge — Mendip Hills

3. Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower loop from Charterhouse

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