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Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Stratton on the Fosse

Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Stratton on the Fosse

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Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Stratton on the Fosse

04:15

93.1km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.43 km

Redhill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Detour off the main road onto quiet country lanes. Not a tricky climb or a nice descent in the other direction. Close to some farms so keep an eye out for escaped wildlife!

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8.61 km

View of the Mendip Transmitting Station

Highlight • Structure

Views of the Mendip Transmitting Station near the Bath Road & B3135 junction on top of The Mendips.

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20.6 km

Top of the Mendips

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Once out of the gorge there are some lovely views and choices to make on your preferred route onward. Left toward the north on the cycle route or turn right and drop down toward Wells.

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24.8 km

Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolute beauty of a place. Cycling bucket list ish

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25.0 km

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Totally achievable iconic climb. The whole thing is about 10km but it’s only steep for the first 1.5km or so. There is one really nasty steep hairpin but once you’re …

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64.7 km

Sweets Tea Rooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Not open Monday or Tuesday. Coffee refills £1

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68.2 km

Flat, Smooth Country Road by Canal

Highlight • Trail

92.2 km

Chilcompton Stream and Waterfall

Highlight • River

A pretty village where the road follows a stream. There's quite a stiff climb up Bowden Hill and Bakers Lane to the south, where you can find a Co-op store at the top.

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93.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.0 km

4.40 km

1.53 km

198 m

Surfaces

63.7 km

29.3 km

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

32°C

15°C

0 %

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Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Stratton on the Fosse

Redhill Lane

View of the Mendip Transmitting Station

Top of the Mendips

Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Sweets Tea Rooms

Flat, Smooth Country Road by Canal

Chilcompton Stream and Waterfall

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