Cheddar Gorge Trail – Cheddar, Somerset

“One lesson I learnt from my previous attempts was to only face into this particular challenge after a couple of dry days, the ascent particularly on the North Cliff can get muddy and slippery very easily making it a perilous path after a little rain. With a few days of sunshine over the Easter break, it seemed an opportune moment to pull on my walking shoes and attempt to finally overcome this trail that had eluded me for a number of years. Very quickly I realised the ground wasn’t as dry or stable as I would have hoped and a brief shower at the top tempered my enthusiasm a degree but the determination and ambition were there and it was a challenge I finally overcame.” Continue reading Cheddar Gorge Trail – Cheddar, Somerset

Cheddar Gorge Cliff Walk

“The National Trust has created a walking route that takes you up and around the main gorge road way, circling the caves and cliffs with some stunning views of the immediate and surrounding areas that give you a sense and perspective of the Mendip Hills. It does require a certain degree of fortitude and perseverance, there are two distinct access tracks to begin your ascent and opting for the temperate path relies entirely on good footwear and better weather” Continue reading Cheddar Gorge Cliff Walk

Cheddar Gorge Cave – Cheddar, England

“Another natural feature that is a prominent attraction and of course a great place to spend a wet and stormy day are the Cheddar Gorge Caves experience, a set of two natural formed caves to explore, first Gough’s cave showcasing the natural effects of water erosion and the formation of the caves beneath the Mendips that are a wonder to explore and secondly the Dream Hunters experience with a narrative exploration through the early history of this area and the residents that resided here a long time ago” Continue reading Cheddar Gorge Cave – Cheddar, England