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Deer Leap Reserve – Ebbor Gorge Entrance loop from Westbury-sub-Mendip

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Deer Leap Reserve – Ebbor Gorge Entrance loop from Westbury-sub-Mendip

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Deer Leap Reserve – Ebbor Gorge Entrance loop from Westbury-sub-Mendip

03:38

12.6km

290m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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2.43 km

Deer Leap Reserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Deer Leap providing one of the best views in Somerset is a nature reserve managed by Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Unit (AONB). It is nationally protected for …

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2.46 km

View from Deer Leap

Highlight • Natural Monument

An excellent cycling climb with incredible views at the top

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3.01 km

Standing Stones in Mendip Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.49 km

Ebbor Gorge Entrance

Highlight • Gorge

Ebbor Gorge is a limestone gorge similar but much smaller than Cheddar. It's a fun scramble with a nice circular walk.

The car park, managed by the National Trust, is …

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5.15 km

Westbury-sub-Mendip Railway Bridge

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The Cheddar Valley railway linked Yatton, on the Bristol to Exeter mainline, with Wells. The line opened in the 1860s and gained the moniker of the 'Strawberry Line' as much of the freight was locally-grown strawberries.

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12.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

3.73 km

859 m

647 m

510 m

Surfaces

7.14 km

4.07 km

510 m

469 m

423 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

19°C

13°C

59 %

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Deer Leap Reserve – Ebbor Gorge Entrance loop from Westbury-sub-Mendip

Deer Leap Reserve

View from Deer Leap

Standing Stones in Mendip Hills

Ebbor Gorge Entrance

Stone Bridge Near Wookey Hole

Westbury-sub-Mendip Railway Bridge

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