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Gorge Walk – Jacob's Ladder Loop from Cheddar

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Gorge Walk – Jacob's Ladder Loop from Cheddar

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June 27, 2020

Gorge Walk – Jacob's Ladder Loop from Cheddar

Moderate

02:03

6.43km

3.1km/h

260m

260m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Start point

Parking

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531 m

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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579 m

Lookout Tower at the Top of Jacob's Ladder

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Nice viewpoint. Closed for renovation at the moment (as of August 2018)

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1.29 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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1.78 km

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

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Impressive gorge with climbing possibilities.

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3.66 km

View of Cheddar Gorge

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An enormous limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills AONB, Cheddar Gorge draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. There are numerous notable features of the gorge, particularly its towering …

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4.69 km

Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

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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5.09 km

Bake Hole Cave

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As a limestone gorge, Cheddar is abundant in all sorts of caves and holes. The Bake Hole is a large hole on the cliff top walk and while it doesn't …

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5.75 km

Jacob's Ladder and Lookout Tower

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The viewpoint from the top of Jacob's Ladder is well worth the climb!

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6.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

403 m

250 m

159 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

2.29 km

407 m

< 100 m

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