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Cheddar Gorge – View of Cheddar Gorge loop from Shipham

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Cheddar Gorge – View of Cheddar Gorge loop from Shipham

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Cheddar Gorge – View of Cheddar Gorge loop from Shipham

03:25

11.6km

310m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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2.87 km

Stone Step and Seat on Mendip Hills Path

Highlight • Trail

4.19 km

Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

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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4.34 km

View of Cheddar Gorge

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Nice short walk to see the Gorge from the top. Possible to do with children (mine was 10+). You can do the circular walk around the Gorge from here and finish going down Jacob's ladder.

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5.18 km

Start of the Gorge Trail

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Follow this pathway to the start of trail. it's up hill all the way to the top of the gorge. ground is road, pathway, tree roots, mud and rocks. ground …

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5.66 km

View of Lion Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

It’s a rock that looks like a lion, when viewed from this angle!

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5.68 km

Goats by the Road in Mendip Hills

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I don’t recommend this part of the route at all!!!! Extremely dangerous taking the road!!!!! It’s my fault too because I should check better this hiking route!!!!!! You should take the other cliff walk too!

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5.99 km

Sword in the Stone at Cheddar Village Waterfall

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Area of The Gorge near the village, at this section you'll find Jacobs ladder and the tower. tough on the legs, and the tower wobbles. eek

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6.27 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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11.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.13 km

2.13 km

1.66 km

524 m

124 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

3.60 km

1.85 km

1.40 km

698 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Cheddar Gorge – View of Cheddar Gorge loop from Shipham

Stone Step and Seat on Mendip Hills Path

Cheddar Gorge

View of Cheddar Gorge

Start of the Gorge Trail

View of Lion Rock

Goats by the Road in Mendip Hills

Sword in the Stone at Cheddar Village Waterfall

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

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