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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Castle Cary

Road cycling routes

South West England

Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Castle Cary

Moderate

5.0

(1)

65

riders

Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Castle Cary

03:58

81.8km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Tips

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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8.03 km

Old Wood

Forest

2

16.3 km

Long Drove

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It’s super long, super flat, super straight. So much so that it doesn’t feel like you’re getting anywhere. Hard into a headwind. Fun with a tailwind.

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3

27.3 km

Flat, Smooth Country Road by Canal

Highlight • Trail

4

30.9 km

Sweets Tea Rooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Not open Monday or Tuesday. Coffee refills £1

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5

43.1 km

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Totally achievable iconic climb. The whole thing is about 10km but it’s only steep for the first 1.5km or so. There is one really nasty steep hairpin but once you’re …

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6

45.2 km

Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolute beauty of a place. Cycling bucket list ish

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7

48.1 km

Top of the Mendips

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Once out of the gorge there are some lovely views and choices to make on your preferred route onward. Left toward the north on the cycle route or turn right and drop down toward Wells.

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8

61.1 km

View of the Mendip Transmitting Station

Highlight • Structure

Views of the Mendip Transmitting Station near the Bath Road & B3135 junction on top of The Mendips.

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66.9 km

Beacon Wood

Forest

10

71.3 km

Lane Into Shepton Mallet

Highlight • Trail

A little lane that drops you right down into the town- handy if you want to visit the Rapha store and cafe :)

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B

81.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.5 km

7.25 km

613 m

169 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.3 km

28.3 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

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Friday 8 May

21°C

7°C

16 %

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