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Jacob's Ladder – Gorge Walk Loop from Cheddar

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Jacob's Ladder – Gorge Walk Loop from Cheddar

Claire Marshall planned a hike

August 29, 2020

Jacob's Ladder – Gorge Walk Loop from Cheddar

Moderate

04:01

13.7km

3.4km/h

360m

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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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639 m

Jacob's Ladder and Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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1.30 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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1.70 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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11.9 km

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

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Impressive gorge with climbing possibilities.

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12.4 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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13.1 km

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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13.2 km

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

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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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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.52 km

1.12 km

835 m

159 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

5.16 km

997 m

731 m

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Jacob's Ladder – Gorge Walk Loop from Cheddar

Jacob's Ladder and Lookout Tower

Bake Hole Cave

Cheddar Gorge

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

Lookout Tower at the Top of Jacob's Ladder

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

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