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South West England

Sedgemoor District

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower – Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge loop from Gough's Cave

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Sedgemoor District

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower – Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge loop from Gough's Cave

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Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower – Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge loop from Gough's Cave

01:16

3.67km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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After 553 m for 120 m

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After 3.17 km for 120 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

89 m

View of Lion Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

It’s a rock that looks like a lion, when viewed from this angle!

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2

112 m

Goats by the Road in Mendip Hills

Highlight • Natural

I don’t recommend this part of the route at all!!!! Extremely dangerous taking the road!!!!! It’s my fault too because I should check better this hiking route!!!!!! You should take the other cliff walk too!

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3

424 m

Sword in the Stone at Cheddar Village Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Area of The Gorge near the village, at this section you'll find Jacobs ladder and the tower. tough on the legs, and the tower wobbles. eek

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4

703 m

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout tower provides outstanding views of the gorge and the flat, patchwork landscape to the south. The tower is often advertised as part of the paid-for Jacob's Ladder climb, …

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5

730 m

Cliff-Top Walk Trail Map

Highlight • Trail

In between the lookout tower and Jacobs ladder, displays the whole trail, and your position on it.

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6

1.45 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

1.96 km

View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive gorge with climbing possibilities.

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8

2.47 km

Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Natural

If you like goats there are lots here

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3.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.49 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

600 m

324 m

153 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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