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South West England

Sedgemoor District

Cheddar Gorge Climb – Mendip Hills Scenic Descents loop from Axbridge

Road cycling routes

South West England

Sedgemoor District

Cheddar Gorge Climb – Mendip Hills Scenic Descents loop from Axbridge

Moderate

4.8

(4)

129

riders

Cheddar Gorge Climb – Mendip Hills Scenic Descents loop from Axbridge

01:40

30.6km

520m

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 13, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

925 m

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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2.73 km

Rose Wood

Forest

3

12.1 km

Cheddar Cafe

Highlight • Other

4

12.2 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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5

15.4 km

Cheddar Gorge Upper Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Don't be put off by reports that the Gorge is too busy or difficult... once you're past the tourist trap at the bottom it quietens down considerably and the hard …

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6

20.0 km

Mendip Hills Scenic Descents

Highlight • Trail

Fast descents around here. Some steep gradients. Cyclist heaven.

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B

30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

5.13 km

406 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

8.13 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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