Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge loop from Gough's Cave
Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge loop from Gough's Cave
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Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge loop from Gough's Cave
01:08
4.03km
80m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: August 6, 2026
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Start point
1.98 km
Feral Goats of Cheddar Gorge
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The goats were deliberately introduced to Cheddar Gorge in the 1990s (and alongside some Soay sheep) to help manage the landscape. Before their introduction, sheep grazing had declined, leading to scrub and trees encroaching on the rare, flower-rich limestone grasslands. The goats act as natural "graziers," keeping aggressive scrub in check and preventing it from smothering the rare plant species that thrive there, such as the famous Cheddar Pink.
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2.26 km
View of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Reservoir
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.31 km
702 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.22 km
702 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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