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Cheddar Gorge from Cheddar

Cheddar, United KingdomRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

4 km
Distance
178 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
178 m
Distance
4 km
Elevation (m)0501001502000 km1 km2 km3 km4 kmHighest point190 m at 3.9 kmStart0 kmFinish4 km

Route overview

This short but steady climb suits riders looking for a brief, moderate gradient ride with some gravel sections.

A 3.9 km ride from Cheddar climbing 178 m through Cheddar Gorge in the United Kingdom.

Starting in Cheddar at 12 m elevation, the route climbs steadily over 3.5 km beginning at 0.4 km. The climb gains 174 m at an average gradient of 5%, with a maximum gradient of 9.6%, reaching a high point of 190 m at the 3.9 km mark. The road surface is mostly paved (82%) with 15% gravel or unpaved and 3% unmapped sections. The majority of the route (3 km) is on main roads without cycle lanes, and 0.8 km is on a path. The climbing is sustained, with 87% of the route ascending and some sections over 5% gradient for 1.7 km. Cheddar offers several café options at the start, including Village Café and Bakery and Coffee At The Hub, plus a supermarket (Sainsbury's) near the start. A café called Lion Rock Tearooms is 1.2 km into the ride, 7 m off route. Toilets are available at 0.9 km, 36 m off route. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 2.7 km from 1.2 km to the finish. A viewpoint at Castle Rock lies 2.1 km in, just off the route.

Highlights

  • Climb of 3.5 km gaining 174 m
  • Cheddar village start with multiple cafés
  • Lion Rock Tearooms café at 1.2 km
  • Castle Rock viewpoint near 2.1 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Cheddar climb0.4 km3.5 km174 m5 %9.6 %190 m

High point 190 m at 3.9 km; low point 12 m.

Cheddar climb · starts at 0.4 km

3.5 km at 5% · 174 m
50100150ELEVATION (M)7.8%3.1%1.7%0 km1233.5 kmDISTANCE (KM)Cheddar climb · 190 mSTEEPEST 7.8%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
77% main road · 20% path
Main roads
3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Surface
82% paved · 15% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
87% climbing · 3% descending · 10% flat
Steep sections
1.7 km over 5% · 0.4 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 9% at 1.7 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmSainsbury's · supermarket · 140 m off route
  2. 0.4 kmCheddar Motors · petrol station · 230 m off route
  3. 0.9 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  4. 1.2 kmLion Rock Tearooms · café · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 2.1 km — Castle Rock (viewpoint)

At the start

  • Village Café and Bakery · café · 20 m
  • Parsons · bakery · 80 m
  • Spice Cottage · restaurant · 100 m
  • Bath Arms Hotel · pub · 60 m
  • Coffee At The Hub · café · 130 m

Stay after this ride

  • Gordon's B&B · guest house · 2.8 km from the finish
  • Owley Woods Glamping · campsite · 2.0 km from the finish
  • Cheddar Bridge Touring Park · campsite · 3.2 km from the finish
  • YHA Cheddar Youth Hostel · hostel · 3.3 km from the finish
  • Petruth Paddocks · campsite · 3.5 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
17 min

Know before you go

  • 3 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • Longest 2.7 km without café, shop or water
  • 15% gravel or unpaved road

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.