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Sedgemoor District
Cheddar

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

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View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mendip Hills National Landscape

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    1. Cheddar Gorge loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

    5.77km

    01:53

    260m

    260m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    March 26, 2021

    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.

      July 31, 2019

      If you get high enough, you'll be able to view the Cheddar Reservoir - perfect picnic view!
        be careful near cliff edges. some erosion lately and several routes closed off

          April 25, 2025

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

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