Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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6.57 km

Beacon Batch Summit and Trig Point

At 325m high this is the highest point in the Mendips. It's a great summit with an ancient tumuli and trig point at the top. The ridge line trail stretching …

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9.97 km

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

The well-marked trail follows the bottom of the valley which has had a connection with lead mining since pre-Roman times, and along the way you can take a look inside …

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13.6 km

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

You can get a GREAT view of the Gorge and on to Cheddar Reservoir anywhere along this trail section. Super STUNNING!

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15.4 km

Edelweiss Café

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

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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

3.54 km

1.78 km

1.44 km

1.37 km

Surfaces

5.69 km

5.41 km

2.39 km

1.37 km

714 m

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Cheddar Gorge & Beacon Batch loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

Beacon Batch Summit and Trig Point

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

Edelweiss Café

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