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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Reservoir loop from Worle

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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Reservoir loop from Worle

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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Reservoir loop from Worle

03:03

47.0km

550m

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: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.7 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.34 km

Thatchers Cider Mill

Highlight • Structure

Fine gravel path right through the Thatchers orchard where they turn squillions of apples into yummy cider. Good on Thatchers for allowing so much right of way through and around …

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14.7 km

Aveline's Hole

Cave Entrance

15.2 km

Burrington Combe

Highlight • Gorge

A brilliant descent on smooth tarmac down through the gorge that's on the opposite side of the Mendip Hills to Cheddar Gorge. It feels like a great reward for all …

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29.1 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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29.7 km

Cox's Mill Pond

Lake

33.5 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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34.1 km

Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A magnificent church and as an added bonus, there's a cafe close by!

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34.5 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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36.4 km

Rose Wood

Forest

47.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

8.06 km

2.57 km

1.49 km

204 m

Surfaces

39.0 km

6.48 km

1.07 km

388 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Reservoir loop from Worle

Thatchers Cider Mill

Burrington Combe

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Cheddar Reservoir

Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge

Axbridge Market Square

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