Cheddar Gorge and Black Down

A great route taking in Cheddar Gorge, the Mendips and a lovely town and villages.


Distance    Distance: 12.8 miles (20.6 km)
Ascent    Ascent: 650 metres
Route Grade    Route grade: 56 (equivalent to )
Time to allow    Time to allow: From 6h 15m to 10h
Starting Point    Starting point: YHA Cheddar Start Point
               Grid reference: ST 455 534
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End Point    End point: , to YHA Cheddar
Region    Region:
Type of walk    Type of walk: , ,
National Park and National Landscapes    National Parks & National Landscapes:
Trails and Ways    Trails and Ways:

Wheelchair accessible    Wheelchair accessible:  Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible    Pushchair accessible:  Not pushchair accessible
Stiles    Stile free:  Not stile free
Seats    Seats on route:  Seats on route
Toilets    Toilets:   Toilets on route
Touch Free    Touch free:  Not a touch free route
Touch Food and Drink    Food and Drink: , ,   Food and drink on route


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YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (141) Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills West







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