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Burrington Combe and Cheddar

Cheddar Gorge
Looking over the cliff into Cheddar Gorge

Highlights of this walk

  • Cheddar Gorge
  • the Rock of Ages
  • dramatic views
  • Jacobs Ladder - stepping down through time

Cheddar Gorge is justifiably popular with tourists but much more interesting on foot than in a car. Burrrington Combe's less famous gorge is popular with rock climbers and worth the visit. This is quite a long walk with some steep sections but you will end your day with happy memories and a sense of satisfaction.

Safety and Difficulty

At almost 14 miles, casual walkers may find this hard. It starts with a very steep scramble up the side of Burrington Combe and includes another steep section at the top of Cheddar Gorge, where rain can make the stony path slippery. Elswhere, the walk is relatively easy.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

FROM M5 - Turn off at Junction 21 (signed A370 Weston-super-Mare). At roundabout take first exit onto A370 towards Congresbury. Pass through Hewish. In Congresbury, 4 miles from motorway, turn right at traffic lights by the Ship & Castle pub, onto B3313 (signed Churchill and Cheddar). After 3 miles the road meets the A38. Take A38 South towards Bridgewater and Taunton. At traffic lights in Churchill turn left onto the A368 (signposted Bath). Follow A368 through Upper Langford. At junction with B3134 turn right towards Burrington Combe.

FROM BRISTOL VIA A38 - Travel South West past Airport and on to Churchill. Follow A38 to Churchill. At traffic lights in Churchill turn left onto the A368 (signposted Bath). Follow A368 through Upper Langford. At junction with B3134 turn right towards Burrington Combe.

Car Parking

Use the roadside parking area at Burrington Combe just past the Burrington Inn and below the cliffs (opposite the Rock of Ages).