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View of Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower loop from Cheddar

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View of Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower loop from Cheddar

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View of Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower loop from Cheddar

01:16

3.91km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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399 m

Sword in the Stone at Cheddar Village Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Area of The Gorge near the village, at this section you'll find Jacobs ladder and the tower. tough on the legs, and the tower wobbles. eek

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712 m

Goats by the Road in Mendip Hills

Highlight • Natural

I don’t recommend this part of the route at all!!!! Extremely dangerous taking the road!!!!! It’s my fault too because I should check better this hiking route!!!!!! You should take the other cliff walk too!

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1.81 km

View of Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice short walk to see the Gorge from the top. Possible to do with children (mine was 10+). You can do the circular walk around the Gorge from here and finish going down Jacob's ladder.

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3.04 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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3.04 km

The Original Cheddar Cheese Co.

Highlight • Structure

decent coffee, lovely cakes and dog friendly

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3.38 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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3.41 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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3.76 km

Edelweiss Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great local cafe located at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge, outdoor seating is ideal for cyclists and walkers alike

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3.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.88 km

1.18 km

609 m

124 m

100 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.05 km

401 m

242 m

117 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 29 July

22°C

14°C

41 %

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View of Cheddar Gorge – Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower loop from Cheddar

Sword in the Stone at Cheddar Village Waterfall

Goats by the Road in Mendip Hills

View of Cheddar Gorge

View of Lion Rock

The Original Cheddar Cheese Co.

Cliff-Top Walk Trail Map

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

Edelweiss Café

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