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Mendip
Wells

Ebbor Gorge – Ebbor Gorge Viewpoint loop from Wells

Moderate

4.0

(2)

11

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Ebbor Gorge – Ebbor Gorge Viewpoint loop from Wells

02:27

8.37km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

922 m

Viewpoint Over Ebbor Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Great area where you can see over Ebbor Gorge and the surrounding hillsides.

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2

1.47 km

Old Lime Kilns

Highlight • Historical Site

These old lime kilns once burned the limestone from the neighbouring quarry, reducing it to quicklime. These types of kilns are scattered abundantly about the south west and make for …

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3

4.15 km

Ebbor Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The path through the gorge starts off pretty tame but gets steeper, rockier, wetter, muddier and narrower as you go. It's great fun and packed with interest. If you have average fitness and decent footwear you'll be fine.

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4

4.50 km

Ebbor Gorge Viewpoint

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5

6.06 km

Stone Bridge Near Wookey Hole

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6

7.10 km

Lime Kiln and Cliffs

Highlight • Historical Site

This is actual on the right hand side of the footpath, not on the left

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8.37 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

2.01 km

1.68 km

182 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

1.42 km

438 m

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