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Cheddar Gorge & Beacon Batch loop from Burrington Ham — Mendip Hills

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Cheddar Gorge & Beacon Batch loop from Burrington Ham — Mendip Hills

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Cheddar Gorge & Beacon Batch loop from Burrington Ham — Mendip Hills

04:22

14.5km

450m

Hiking

Embark on the Cheddar Gorge & Beacon Batch loop from Burrington Ham, a hard hike covering 9.0 miles (14.5 km) with a significant elevation gain of 1465 feet (447 metres), typically taking around 4 hours and 21 minutes. You will navigate varied terrain, including woodlands, open moorland, and pastures, with…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Mendip Hills AONB

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4.03 km

Black Rock Limestone Outcrop

Highlight • Natural

Black Rock is a limestone outcrop above Cheddar Gorge. There are a few climbing routes here and old lime kilns. This area is owned and managed by the National Trust and part of a nature reserve.

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4.61 km

Black Rock Steep Rocky Path

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This might not be so nice, depending on how confident/sure-footed you are, how much it’s rained, or whether you’re going down rather than up!

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5.57 km

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive gorge with climbing possibilities.

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6.16 km

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

At almost 400 feet (122 m) deep and 3 miles (5 km) long, this is England’s largest gorge and, with its weathered crags and pinnacles, one of our most spectacular …

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7.22 km

Edelweiss Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great local cafe located at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge, outdoor seating is ideal for cyclists and walkers alike

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8.95 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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13.3 km

Beacon Batch summit trig point

Highlight • Viewpoint

This special site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific interest for its valuable wildlife habitats and is a nationally important site for its archaeology from the late Stone …

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.98 km

2.50 km

1.92 km

1.21 km

937 m

Surfaces

5.80 km

5.69 km

1.90 km

710 m

456 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

17°C

12°C

75 %

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Black Rock Limestone Outcrop

Black Rock Steep Rocky Path

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

Edelweiss Café

Cheddar Gorge

Beacon Batch summit trig point

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