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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Compton Martin

Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Compton Martin

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3.0

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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Compton Martin

03:04

64.7km

750m

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: March 2, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.33 km

Ridgeon Wood

Forest

6.05 km

Rickford Chapel and Pond

Highlight • Historical Site

Rickford Chapel is a 19th century "Swiss style" Grade II listed Methodist chapel built in 1888 which sits on the edge of Rickford Pond.
Rickford Pond used to feed a …

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24.5 km

Bleadon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

29.7 km

Webbington Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beneath Crook Peak & above the River Axe. Views across the Somerset Levels.

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38.6 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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40.6 km

Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolute beauty of a place. Cycling bucket list ish

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43.5 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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58.7 km

Pear Tree Cottage

Forest

64.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.1 km

22.5 km

122 m

Surfaces

53.6 km

11.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

29°C

16°C

30 %

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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Cheddar Gorge loop from Compton Martin

Rickford Chapel and Pond

Bleadon Hill

Webbington Road

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Cheddar Gorge

Top of the Mendips

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