Activities at Cheddar Gorge
Top of the Gorge activity weekend, 10-12 June 2022
Top of the Gorge will return in 2022 for a weekend of challenges provided by our partners.
Cheddar Gorge walk
With its weathered crags and pinnacles, Cheddar Gorge plays host to a varied community of specialised plants and wildlife.
- Challenging
- 3 hours
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
Runners at Cheddar Gorge can choose to head up the slope, or opt for a gentler route along a limestone valley.
Top of the Gorge challenges
There's adventure to suit everyone at the Top of the Gorge festival. Check out challenges for the trail runner, mountain biker, road cyclist, climber, caver or axe-thrower in you.
Volunteer at Top of the Gorge festival
In 2020, for its third year Top of the Gorge festival was due to be returning to the heights above Cheddar Gorge. The festival filled with outdoor adventure, inspirational speakers and plenty of challenges and activities to take part in, needs the help of many volunteers to be a success, either in the lead up to the event or across the festival weekend itself.
Jen and Sim’s Top of the Gorge tips for families
Find out about what fun adventures Top of the Gorge has for families with a review from adventurous parents Jen and Sim.
Black Rock lime kiln walk
This is a gentle and easy walk through a hidden dry limestone valley, ending in a tranquil grassy area, ideal for a picnic.
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)