Activities at Cheddar Gorge
Top of the Gorge festival, 12-14 June 2020
Kick off your summer of adventure and challenge yourself with some outdoor action, relax with live music and local food, and try something new all atop the nation's largest gorge.
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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.
Top of the Gorge challenges
There's adventure to suit everyone this summer. Check out challenges for the trail runner, mountain biker, road cyclist, climber, caver or axe-thrower in you.
Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
Runners at Cheddar Gorge can choose to head up the slope, or opt for a gentler route along a limestone valley.
Cheddar Gorge walk
Explore the heights of one of our most spectacular natural sights. 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)
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)
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.