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Wells to Ebbor Gorge loop via Wookey Holes Caves — Mendip Hills

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Wells to Ebbor Gorge loop via Wookey Holes Caves — Mendip Hills

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Wells to Ebbor Gorge loop via Wookey Holes Caves — Mendip Hills

03:32

11.9km

360m

Hiking

Embark on the Wells to Ebbor Gorge loop via Wookey Holes Caves, a moderate hike covering 7.4 miles (11.9 km) with an elevation gain of 1167 feet (356 metres), typically taking around 3 hours and 31 minutes. You will experience a varied landscape, from open fields and woodlands to dramatic…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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4.39 km

Wookey Hole Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wookey Hole Caves are a series of limestone caverns that have been used by humans for around 45,000 years. Billed as one of the most impressive and largest show caves …

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Ebbor Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The path through the gorge starts off pretty tame but gets steeper, rockier, wetter, muddier and narrower as you go. It's great fun and packed with interest. If you have average fitness and decent footwear you'll be fine.

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11.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.00 km

3.00 km

1.73 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

10.1 km

1.66 km

152 m

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Highest point (230 m)

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Wells to Ebbor Gorge loop via Wookey Holes Caves — Mendip Hills

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