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Cheddar Gorge
Discover the heights of Somerset's famous Cheddar Gorge
The Cliffs, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QE
Important notice
A section of the Gorge Walk will be closed for maintenance from 7th May until September. If you wish to complete the full circular walk, a diversion can be made by walking along 200m of Cliff Road to join up to the footpath.
Opening times for 4 May 2024
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By road
8 miles north-west of Wells, signposted from the M5, A371 Axbridge to Wells road and A38 Burnham to Bristol road
By train
Closest train station: Weston super Mare.
By bus
Catch bus 668 to Cheddar village from Street via Glastonbury and Wedmore.
Planning your visit
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Visiting Cheddar Gorge with your dog
Cheddar Gorge is a one pawprint rated place. Find out more about exploring the Gorge Walk and enjoying memorable views of this unique landscape with your dog.
Highlights
Gorge
At almost 400 feet deep and 3 miles long, this is England’s largest gorge and spectacular landscapes.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do at Cheddar Gorge
Discover the heights of England’s largest gorge. Head out for a walk, take in the views and spot wildlife including Cheddar Gorge’s famous feral goats.
Top trails
Trail
Cheddar Gorge trail
Explore the famous cliffs of Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, on this exhilarating National Trust walking route.
Trail
Black Rock limekiln walk
This is a gentle and easy walk through a hidden dry limestone valley, ending in a tranquil grassy area, ideal for a picnic.
Places to stay
89 Church Lawn
Sitting at the entrance to Stourhead, this secluded cottage has a world-famous garden on the doorstep.
About Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge is one of England's most iconic and spectacular landscapes. We are really proud to own the north side of this spectacular gorge and we hope that you will enjoy exploring it in a way that suits you.
At almost 400 feet deep and three miles long, this is England’s largest gorge, and with its weathered crags and pinnacles, one of our most spectacular natural sights. The gorge would have begun forming about one million years ago during the last Ice Age when water from melting glaciers formed a river, which over time started to carve into the limestone rock creating the steep cliffs you see today. The Cheddar Yeo River gradually made its way underground, creating the famous Cheddar Caves.
Please be aware that the National Trust do not own the caves at Cheddar Gorge or any of the car parking.
Our work
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Our work at Cheddar Gorge
Explore how a team of rangers and volunteers – and a few sheep and goats – carry out ongoing conservation work to care for Cheddar Gorge.
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