A great route taking in Cheddar Gorge, the Mendips and a lovely town and villages.
Distance: 12.8 miles (20.6 km)
Ascent: 650 metres
Route grade: 56 (equivalent to Challenging)
Time to allow: From 6h 15m to 10h 
Starting point: YHA Cheddar 
Grid reference: ST 455 534
What3Words: ///ferried.fetches.science
End point: Circular, to YHA Cheddar
Region: South West of England
Type of walk: Gorge, Village, Woodland
National Parks & National Landscapes: Mendip Hills National Landscape
Trails and Ways: West Mendip Way
Wheelchair accessible: No 
Pushchair accessible: No 
Stile free: No 
Seats on route: Yes 
Toilets: Yes 
Touch free: No 
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, Pub/s, Shop/s This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
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
