Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge
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Cheddar Gorge is one of England's most iconic and spectacular landscapes. The National Trust owns the north side of this spectacular gorge and it is worth driving up and then down to take in the beauty of this place.
At almost 400 feet deep and three miles long, this is England’s largest gorge, and with its weathered crags and pinnacles, one of our most spectacular natural sights. The gorge would have begun forming about one million years ago during the last Ice Age when water from melting glaciers formed a river, which over time started to carve into the limestone rock creating the steep cliffs you see today. The Cheddar Yeo River gradually made its way underground, creating the famous Cheddar Caves.
Note: The National Trust do not own the caves at Cheddar Gorge or any of the car parking.
Things to do.
Car Parking is provided at the mouth of the gorge and I suggest that, if you want to drive up the gorge, do it at the end of your visit.
DON'T FORGET TO PAY FOR THE CAR PARK
A Day Ticket gives you access to six incredible attractions at Cheddar Gorge and Caves:
- Gough's Cave (including audio tour)
- Museum of Prehistory
- Cox's Cave
- Jacob's Ladder and the Lookout Tower
- Cliff-Top Walk
- Beyond the View: A cinematic experience
The ticket costs £24.00 per person but it gets you into all of the above attractions.
I also recommend buying a piece of real Cheddar cheese as it is not the cheddar that you buy in Tescos!
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