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Cheddar (A)

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Overview

A meander up and down the Mendip ridges, reaching Cheddar for a lunch stop via the upper gorge. Hopefully a lot less muddy underfoot than the previous time the walk leader did it.

Sunday, 5 April 2026
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
8:45 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:
914.4m / 3000ft
Type:
circular

OS Maps used: Explorer 141. NB finish time is approximate

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 58044 73596
Nearest postcode:
BS8 1TZ
what3words:
knee.boss.editor
Meeting time:
8:00 am

Meet at Priory Road, BS8 for lift sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 51897 49273
Nearest postcode:
BA5 1EL
what3words:
dots.dignify.troll
Start time:
8:45 am

The walk begins from the Deerleap car park. If you wish to join the walk at the start, please message the walk leader in advance.

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