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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Wells Cathedral

Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Wells Cathedral

Moderate

4.8

(4)

167

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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Wells Cathedral

01:59

44.3km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.41 km

Wells Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Built from honey-coloured stone between 1176 and 1450, Wells Cathedral is an intricaticate example of Gothic architecture. It has been called "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" and "most poetic" …

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7.43 km

The Ford

Highlight • Natural

Choose wet feet, or use the path

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11.9 km

View of Rural Fields and Waterway

Highlight • River

23.4 km

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Totally achievable iconic climb. The whole thing is about 10km but it’s only steep for the first 1.5km or so. There is one really nasty steep hairpin but once you’re …

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25.4 km

Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolute beauty of a place. Cycling bucket list ish

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28.4 km

Top of the Mendips

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Once out of the gorge there are some lovely views and choices to make on your preferred route onward. Left toward the north on the cycle route or turn right and drop down toward Wells.

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40.1 km

View of Glastonbury Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely lane opening up to fantastic views down a little vale over the level with Glastonbury Tor centre. Watch out for potholes though!

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44.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.1 km

2.20 km

974 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

4.01 km

212 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Wells Cathedral

Wells Cathedral

The Ford

View of Rural Fields and Waterway

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Cheddar Gorge

Top of the Mendips

View of Glastonbury Tor

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