Cheddar Gorge Road Climb – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Axbridge

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Cheddar Gorge Road Climb – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Axbridge

Moderate

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Cheddar Gorge Road Climb – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Axbridge

02:05

30.7km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.1 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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524 m

Cheddar Gorge Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

One of the top 100 road climbs in the UK nestled in some awe-inspiring cliffs. This climb isn't as mean as you've been led to think and it's a wonderful way to enjoy the view.

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25.7 km

Not as hard or as busy as I thought it would be... and I went on a sunny Saturday in May! The bottom is tourist heaven or hell depending on your point of view, it gets quieter when you get to the serious stuff and the top shallower section (which is lovely) is very tranquil in comparison. There's only one steep but fairly short section... 20% max, the rest is around 10% and the top only around 5%... it's a joy... go on you'll love it!

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26.2 km

The Original Cheddar Cheese Co.

Highlight • Structure

decent coffee, lovely cakes and dog friendly

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27.1 km

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, but in fact, the tower itself is free. You can access it by hiking up the trail from the road to the south or the trail that runs along the eastern edge of the gorge.

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