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St Cuthbert Out

Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Reservoir loop from Wookey Hole

Hard

5.0

(1)

13

riders

Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Reservoir loop from Wookey Hole

04:35

73.6km

470m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.4 km for 182 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.93 km

View from Deer Leap

Highlight • Natural Monument

An excellent cycling climb with incredible views at the top

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2

5.96 km

Priddy Sheep Hurdle Stack

Highlight • Historical Site

Standing in the centre of Priddy village green, this thatched stack of hurdles holds an important place in the history of the village. Local saying has it that if the …

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3

15.9 km

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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16.5 km

Cox's Mill Pond

Lake

5

20.8 km

Cheddar Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Access to the paths from the Axbridge end is controlled via kissing gates, which you can't get through with a bike trailer or any other non-standard cycle. However wheelchairs or …

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6

21.9 km

Axbridge Market Square

Highlight • Historical Site

A charming village. The church is quite spectacular and there is a cafe right next to it. A better place to stop before taking on the gorge... and it's tourists!

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7

25.9 km

Webbington Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beneath crook peak. Fantastic views across the Somerset Levels.

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8

35.3 km

Brean Down Way Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The entrance to the water works is part of the cycle path

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9

39.1 km

Brean Sands Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Expansive stretch of sandy beach (at low tide) with views to the fort.

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B

73.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.6 km

4.96 km

3.65 km

2.74 km

1.22 km

463 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

33.5 km

2.55 km

1.95 km

476 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sunday 31 May

19°C

11°C

92 %

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