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View of Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge loop from Draycott

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View of Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge loop from Draycott

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View of Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge loop from Draycott

04:19

13.9km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.81 km

Cliff-Top Walk Trail Map

Highlight • Trail

In between the lookout tower and Jacobs ladder, displays the whole trail, and your position on it.

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5.48 km

Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Natural

If you like goats there are lots here

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5.53 km

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

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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 …

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6.62 km

Wild Goats Near Shipham, Mendip Hills

Highlight • Natural

A peekaboo I see you!!!!

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6.67 km

Black Rock Steep Rocky Path

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This might not be so nice, depending on how confident/sure-footed you are, how much it’s rained, or whether you’re going down rather than up!

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7.86 km

View of Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

An enormous limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills AONB, Cheddar Gorge draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. There are numerous notable features of the gorge, particularly its towering …

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8.90 km

Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

This is a challenging 5 mile (8km) route along paths. Several stiles and kissing gates, rough walking in sections and some steep climbs. It is not advisable to attempt this …

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10.1 km

View of Lion Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

It’s a rock that looks like a lion, when viewed from this angle!

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

4.24 km

3.85 km

620 m

488 m

278 m

Surfaces

5.15 km

4.28 km

3.05 km

1.00 km

258 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 29 May

23°C

9°C

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View of Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge loop from Draycott

Cliff-Top Walk Trail Map

Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

Wild Goats Near Shipham, Mendip Hills

Black Rock Steep Rocky Path

View of Cheddar Gorge

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View of Lion Rock

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