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Cheddar Gorge Road Climb – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Axbridge

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Cheddar Gorge Road Climb – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Axbridge

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Cheddar Gorge Road Climb – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Axbridge

02:04

30.7km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.0 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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524 m

View of Cheddar Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

2.92 km

Cheddar Gorge Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

One of the top 100 road climbs in the UK nestled in some awe-inspiring cliffs. This climb isn't as mean as you've been led to think and it's a wonderful way to enjoy the view.

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25.7 km

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not as hard or as busy as I thought it would be... and I went on a sunny Saturday in May! The bottom is tourist heaven or hell depending on …

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26.2 km

The Original Cheddar Cheese Co.

Highlight • Structure

decent coffee, lovely cakes and dog friendly

Tip by

27.1 km

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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, …

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28.1 km

Cheddar Market Cross

Highlight • Monument

30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

2.99 km

1.23 km

801 m

257 m

198 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

3.07 km

1.21 km

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

22°C

10°C

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Cheddar Gorge Road Climb – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Axbridge

View of Cheddar Reservoir

Cheddar Gorge Road Climb

Cheddar Gorge Climb

The Original Cheddar Cheese Co.

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

Cheddar Market Cross

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