At almost 400 feet (122 m) deep and 3 miles (5 km) 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 specialised 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 five sites of national archaeological importance designated within the Gorge.

Craig

July 31, 2019

If you get high enough, you'll be able to view the Cheddar Reservoir - perfect picnic view!

Mike The Mooching Minister.

June 14, 2024

be careful near cliff edges. some erosion lately and several routes closed off

Kinga

April 25, 2025

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

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