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South West England

Sedgemoor District

Cheddar Reservoir – Cliff-Top Walk Trail Map loop from Axbridge

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Sedgemoor District

Cheddar Reservoir – Cliff-Top Walk Trail Map loop from Axbridge

Moderate

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Cheddar Reservoir – Cliff-Top Walk Trail Map loop from Axbridge

02:06

8.01km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.10 km for 252 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.68 km

Cheddar Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A protected conservation site for wildlife managed by Bristol Water. Dating from the 1930s, Cheddar Reservoir has a capacity of 135 million gallons. The reservoir is supplied with water taken from the Cheddar Yeo river in Cheddar Gorge. It Panoramic views of the Somerset levels and Mendip Hills. Wildlife consists of Swans and various wildfowl, also visiting cormorants out for a spot of fishing. Very accessible walking route right around the edge of the lake.

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2

4.23 km

Cliff-Top Walk Trail Map

Highlight • Trail

In between the lookout tower and Jacobs ladder, displays the whole trail, and your position on it.

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3

4.59 km

Goats by the Road in Mendip Hills

Highlight • Natural

I don’t recommend this part of the route at all!!!! Extremely dangerous taking the road!!!!! It’s my fault too because I should check better this hiking route!!!!!! You should take the other cliff walk too!

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4

4.62 km

The Original Cheddar Cheese Co.

Highlight • Structure

decent coffee, lovely cakes and dog friendly

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5

4.62 km

View of Lion Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

It’s a rock that looks like a lion, when viewed from this angle!

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6

4.95 km

Sword in the Stone at Cheddar Village Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Area of The Gorge near the village, at this section you'll find Jacobs ladder and the tower. tough on the legs, and the tower wobbles. eek

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8.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

2.98 km

975 m

848 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

1.89 km

1.78 km

722 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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10°C

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