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Cheddar Reservoir – Cheddar Reservoir loop from Weare

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Cheddar Reservoir – Cheddar Reservoir loop from Weare

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Cheddar Reservoir – Cheddar Reservoir loop from Weare

02:37

10.2km

50m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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4.22 km

Cheddar Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A protected conservation site for wildlife managed by Bristol Water. Dating from the 1930s, Cheddar Reservoir has a capacity of 135 million gallons. The reservoir is supplied with water taken …

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5.53 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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6.79 km

The Almshouse Tea Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cream tea at The Almshouse Tea Shop! Benches right outside overlooking the square to take a break on.

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6.80 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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6.82 km

King John's Hunting Lodge, Axbridge

Highlight • Monument

Worth a quick stop if you're heading down the Strawberry Line to the sea or to Cheddar.

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10.2 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

2.36 km

1.48 km

437 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

2.19 km

1.48 km

531 m

298 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

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12°C

19 %

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Cheddar Reservoir – Cheddar Reservoir loop from Weare

Cheddar Reservoir

Cheddar Reservoir

The Almshouse Tea Shop

Axbridge Market Square

King John's Hunting Lodge, Axbridge

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