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Mendip Hills Scenic Descents – Bridge Over Blagdon Lake loop from Cheddar

Mendip Hills Scenic Descents – Bridge Over Blagdon Lake loop from Cheddar

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Mendip Hills Scenic Descents – Bridge Over Blagdon Lake loop from Cheddar

02:34

35.0km

730m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.8 km for 190 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.19 km

Grassy Bridleway in Mendip Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Quite steep sections. make sure you have low gearing.

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1.67 km

Cheddar to Draycott Lane

Highlight • Trail

Lovely tree lined road - recommend wider tyres in winter!

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11.3 km

Mendip Hills Scenic Descents

Highlight • Trail

Fast descents around here. Some steep gradients. Cyclist heaven.

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11.8 km

Mendip Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Sprawling across Somerset, the Mendip Hills are a chain of picturesque rolling limestone hills. Situated to the south of Bristol and Bath, the hills run from Weston-super-Mare to Frome, covering 76 sq miles (198 km2). With stunning landscape of grassland, woodland and rocky hills, the area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is also popular with cavers thanks to its dramatic gorges and intricate network of caves.

You can find out more information about the hills, here: nationaltrust.org.uk/mendip-hills

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15.7 km

Ubley Drove Trail

Highlight • Climb

Very steep and rocky in sections. Just about manageable on a gravel bike.

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22.4 km

View of Blagdon and the Mendips from Blagdon Lane

Highlight • Natural Monument

The road leading out of the small village of Butcombe offers a visually appealing cycling route, framed by Blagdon and the stunning Mendips in the distance.

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23.5 km

Bridge Over Blagdon Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful straight road with great lake view leading to the hills. The wooded area just north of it leading to the lake is a great stretch of road, too

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31.3 km

Stock Car Racing Track View, Mendip Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take this past the stock car racing track to drop down into Cheddar!

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35.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

4.53 km

2.58 km

2.24 km

636 m

535 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

12.9 km

6.04 km

300 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

21°C

14°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

July 9, 2021,Cheddar to Blagdon and back

This route had us walking 2 large sections, which was fine but meant we were slow moving. There are some very tough climbs, on tarmac, and very tricky descents, on difficult terrain. I would have preferred an MTB or a gravel bike with 640Bx48mm tyres. Some amazing views and very quiet lanes.

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Mendip Hills Scenic Descents – Bridge Over Blagdon Lake loop from Cheddar

Grassy Bridleway in Mendip Hills National Landscape

Cheddar to Draycott Lane

Mendip Hills Scenic Descents

Mendip Hills National Landscape

Ubley Drove Trail

View of Blagdon and the Mendips from Blagdon Lane

Bridge Over Blagdon Lake

Stock Car Racing Track View, Mendip Hills

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