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: June 10, 2024

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4.03 km

Black Rock Limestone Outcrop

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Black Rock is a limestone outcrop above Cheddar Gorge. There are a few climbing routes here and old lime kilns. This area is owned and managed by the National Trust and part of a nature reserve.

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4.61 km

Black Rock Steep Rocky Path

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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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5.57 km

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

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Impressive gorge with climbing possibilities.

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6.16 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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7.22 km

Edelweiss Café

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A nice cafe in central Cheddar with plenty of nice outside seating. Locally sourced and home cooked food available every day from 8:30 until late lunch time. They offer a …

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8.95 km

Cheddar Gorge

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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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13.3 km

Beacon Batch summit trig point

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This special site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific interest for its valuable wildlife habitats and is a nationally important site for its archaeology from the late Stone …

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.95 km

2.33 km

2.14 km

1.52 km

606 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

5.95 km

1.70 km

650 m

191 m

Elevation

Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Black Rock Limestone Outcrop

Black Rock Steep Rocky Path

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

Edelweiss Café

Cheddar Gorge

Beacon Batch summit trig point

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