Activities at Cheddar Gorge

Top of the Gorge festival 2020: cancelled

Coronavirus update: due to current government guidance, Top of the Gorge, a festival filled with outdoor adventure, inspirational speakers, challenges and activities, has been cancelled.

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.

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.

Walkers are welcome

The aim of the initiative is to encourage towns and villages to be more welcoming to walkers. The network has expanded rapidly since its began in 2007, and there are now over 100 locations across the UK that have been accredited, now including Cheddar.

Cheddar Gorge walk

With its weathered crags and pinnacles, Cheddar Gorge plays host to a varied community of specialised plants and wildlife.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 40 mins
• 4.0 miles (6.4km)

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.

Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

Runners at Cheddar Gorge can choose to head up the slope, or opt for a gentler route along a limestone valley.

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)