The Butcombe Trail eastern end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

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The Butcombe Trail eastern end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

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The Butcombe Trail eastern end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

04:46

41.0km

830m

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Embark on a difficult jogging adventure with The Butcombe Trail eastern end loop from Cheddar. This challenging route spans 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and features a significant elevation gain of 2632 feet (802 metres), taking around 4 hours and 36 minutes to complete. You will navigate varied terrain, including limestone…

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.32 km

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The well-marked trail follows the bottom of the valley which has had a connection with lead mining since pre-Roman times, and along the way you can take a look inside …

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11.6 km

Ring O' Bells Freehouse

Highlight • Restaurant

The Ring O' Bells in Compton Martin is a 16th century traditional village pub. They serve great food, drinks and snacks and are very happy to greet muddy runners.

The …

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18.0 km

King o' Bells Pub

Highlight • Pub

A cosy country pub serving locally produced food and excellent beer (other drinks are very much available). The pub is very dog/mucky outdoor type friendly, so a perfect stop mid …

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32.3 km

Queen Victoria Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

An excellent country pub serving great food and well-kept beer, really worth a stop. Very walker friendly and situated at the midpoint of an Ebbor Gorge walk loop.
Open 12:00 …

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41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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