Mendip Hills

Cheddar Gorge geological features — The Cheddar Gorge Trail

Sheep grazing on Cadbury camp — Soak up the stunning views of the Mendip hills from Cadbury camp

Important notice -

Our car park will be open from 13 May 2020. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time.

Dramatic gorges and ancient woodland rising above the Somerset Levels

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

We're reopening the places you love, gradually, safely and in step with government advice. Our houses, gardens and parklands remain closed for now, in line with the rules about ticketed venues. But we're opening some of our coast and countryside car parks in England, so you can get out into green spaces. You'll need to book for some of them. Some coast and countryside car parks in Northern Ireland will start to reopen from 27 May. For now, all car parks in Wales have to remain closed on government advice. Read this article to find out what's open, how you can visit, and what to expect from your visit.

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Things to see and do

A marbled white butterfly nectaring on a greater knapweed flower head

Dolebury Warren

Dolebury Warren is the site of an Iron Age hill fort perfectly placed with views over the Mendips and North Somerset. Spend the day exploring the fort and the beautiful grasslands. To get here use the postcode BS40 5DL.

Ebbor Gorge

The gorge is at the edge of the Mendips set within the ancient limestone hills. It is great place to go with woodland, rocks, caves and streams explore and play in. To get the gorge use the postcode is BA5 1AY.

Tor Hill Woods

This old woodland is a beautiful backdrop to the city of Wells. There is a mosaic of paths to explore through the woods which provide beautiful views of Wells Cathedral. To get here use the postcode BA5 2XP, parking is available nearby.

Crook Peak to Kingswood

Crook Peak is one of the largest areas of open land on the Mendips. It rises 191m above the Levels and has breath taking views over Somerset. There are multiple places to park such as; Cross (Kings Wood), North Quarry, Barton Road and Webbington Road.

Shute Shelve Hill

Further along the limestone ridge from Crook Peak is Shute Shelve Hill. It is a great place to explore and is used by hikers, dog walkers and horse riders. Around the hill are hints of the past with a Saxon boundary bank track and ditch. To get here use the postcode BS26 2EA.

Mendip Hills