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Cycling in Cheddar
Cycling from Cheddar includes a short, steep climb through Cheddar Gorge on mostly paved roads with some gravel sections.
Riding in Cheddar in numbers
- 1
- 4 km
- 4 km
- 178 m
- Surface
- 82% paved · 15% gravel or unpaved
- Roads
- 77% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- Climbs
- 1 named climb
The ride in Cheddar
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Cheddar
Cheddar offers a route cycling through Cheddar Gorge, starting in the village itself. This 3.9 km point-to-point ride involves a significant climb beginning 0.4 km in and lasting 3.5 km. The route ascends 174 m to a height of 190 m, with an average gradient of 5% and a maximum of 9.6%. The road surface is largely paved (82%) with some gravel or unpaved sections (15%). Cyclists ride on main roads without cycle lanes for 3 km. There are no railway stations directly near the route, and after leaving Cheddar, the longest service-free stretch is 2.7 km.
- The route features a steady climb through the gorge with an average gradient of 5% and a maximum of nearly 10%. The highest point reached is 190 m. Terrain includes some gravel or unpaved sections but is mostly paved.
