Moderate gravel 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: March 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.4 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.02 km

Shute Shelve Tunnel

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A 165-metre long tunnel under Shute Shelve Hill. Bring a light.

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8.76 km

Strawberry Line Tunnel

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The Strawberry Line is a traffic-free trail between Yatton and Cheddar. The gravel path follows the route of a former railway line that once carried delicious cargos of strawberries from …

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9.94 km

Thatchers Cider Mill

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Fine gravel path right through the Thatchers orchard where they turn squillions of apples into yummy cider. Good on Thatchers for allowing so much right of way through and around …

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11.8 km

The Strawberry Line

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Nice traffic free route with lots of places to stop for refreshments along the way. Recommend the bakery at Winscombe.
Sadly, the numerous bike gates along the route are a …

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15.9 km

View of the River Brue

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Moor Bridge crossing the River Yeo.

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18.3 km

Strawberry Line Train Sculpture, Yatton

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Somerset’s very own piece of ‘Strada Bianca’. Impressed with the surface. Begins here at Yatton and goes all the way to Cheddar

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18.3 km

The Strawberry Line

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Totally fine on a road bike. 😘 However, if you are on skinny tyres it's worth considering the weather in the days leading up to your ride. (edit 2022) Some …

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32.2 km

Axbridge Market Square

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A charming village. The church is quite spectacular and there is a cafe right next to it. A better place to stop before taking on the gorge... and it's tourists!

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35.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

3.82 km

2.42 km

1.07 km

575 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

5.42 km

1.71 km

891 m

768 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Weather

Friday 17 April

13°C

5°C

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Shute Shelve Tunnel – Strawberry Line Tunnel loop from Cheddar

Shute Shelve Tunnel

Strawberry Line Tunnel

Thatchers Cider Mill

The Strawberry Line

View of the River Brue

Strawberry Line Train Sculpture, Yatton

The Strawberry Line

Axbridge Market Square

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