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From Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve to Somerset

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From Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve to Somerset

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December 28, 2021

From Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve to Somerset

Moderate

03:06

10.5km

3.4km/h

300m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Includes an off-grid segment

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Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Velvet Bottom is part of the wider Cheddar Complex Sites of Special Scientific Interest which is a network of nature reserves on the Mendip Hills. Each reserve has its own …

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2.53 km

View of Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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3.56 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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3.96 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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5.05 km

Cliff Street Car Park

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6.29 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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6.78 km

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

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Impressive gorge with climbing possibilities.

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10.5 km

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Velvet Bottom is part of the wider Cheddar Complex Sites of Special Scientific Interest which is a network of nature reserves on the Mendip Hills. Each reserve has its own …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

2.53 km

1.31 km

1.30 km

442 m

296 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

2.84 km

1.30 km

611 m

< 100 m

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From Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve to Somerset

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

View of Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar Gorge

Bake Hole Cave

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

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