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Wells Cathedral – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Wells

Wells Cathedral – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Wells

Moderate

4.8

(6)

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Wells Cathedral – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Wells

01:34

31.5km

380m

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: May 28, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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656 m

Wells Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Built from honey-coloured stone between 1176 and 1450, Wells Cathedral is an intricaticate example of Gothic architecture. It has been called "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" and "most poetic" …

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6.97 km

Strawberry Line: Easton to Westbury

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Currently about 1km long, but is due to link up the rest of the Strawberry li E from Cheddar to Shepton Mallet when works are completed

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14.8 km

Cheddar Cafe

Highlight • Other

14.8 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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19.5 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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29.1 km

Old Bristol Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

One of the best climbs in the South West. Good road surface, nice rhythm to the gradients, one of the longest about and very quiet on traffic. Gorgeous rolling roads …

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31.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

10.8 km

1.63 km

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

8.75 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Wells Cathedral – Cheddar Gorge Climb loop from Wells

Wells Cathedral

Strawberry Line: Easton to Westbury

Cheddar Cafe

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Top of the Mendips

Old Bristol Hill Climb

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