Boxing Day Walk - Velvet Bottom & Cheddar Gorge

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Overview

A walk with fantastic views. After Velvet Bottom we will go up to Piney Sleight for a coffee stop with views to Bristol Channel and Exmoor. We then drop down to take the North side of the Gorge to Black Rock and climb up above Velvet Bottom for lunch stop. Walking poles strongly recommended as there will be some steep, slippery sections.

Friday, 26 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 50137 55657
Nearest postcode:: BS40 7XR
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Several options for parking around Charterhouse including Blackmoor car park but we will meet on foot at the church at Charterhouse.

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