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Cheddar Gorge viewpoint – Nice rocky climb Loop from Cheddar

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Cheddar Gorge viewpoint – Nice rocky climb Loop from Cheddar

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January 31, 2022

Cheddar Gorge viewpoint – Nice rocky climb Loop from Cheddar

Moderate

04:32

15.7km

3.5km/h

380m

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

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1.21 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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1.35 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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2.16 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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2.65 km

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

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Impressive gorge with climbing possibilities.

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3.33 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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6.39 km

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

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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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9.87 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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15.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.40 km

2.72 km

1.94 km

1.66 km

946 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

3.73 km

3.24 km

2.58 km

549 m

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Cheddar Gorge viewpoint – Nice rocky climb Loop from Cheddar

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

Jacob's Ladder and Lookout Tower

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

Black Rock Steep Rocky Path

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

Beacon Batch summit trig point

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