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Mendip Way & Cheddar Gorge loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

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Mendip Way & Cheddar Gorge loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

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Mendip Way & Cheddar Gorge loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

02:27

20.9km

420m

Running

This difficult jogging route takes you through the dramatic Cheddar Gorge and across the Mendip Hills, offering a diverse and challenging experience. You will navigate varied terrain, from unpaved tracks and footpaths to rocky sections and steep climbs, including the 274 steps of Jacob's Ladder. The 13.0 miles (20.8 km)…

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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183 m

Edelweiss Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great local cafe located at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge, outdoor seating is ideal for cyclists and walkers alike

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14.7 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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17.9 km

View of Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

An enormous limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills AONB, Cheddar Gorge draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. There are numerous notable features of the gorge, particularly its towering …

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20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.35 km

4.99 km

3.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

5.79 km

3.77 km

3.45 km

1.09 km

146 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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16°C

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Edelweiss Café

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

View of Cheddar Gorge

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