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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Somerset
Sedgemoor District
Axbridge

Cheddar Reservoir – View of Lion Rock loop from Axbridge

Moderate

5

hikers

Cheddar Reservoir – View of Lion Rock loop from Axbridge

02:03

7.81km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.68 km

Cheddar Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A protected conservation site for wildlife managed by Bristol Water. Dating from the 1930s, Cheddar Reservoir has a capacity of 135 million gallons. The reservoir is supplied with water taken from the Cheddar Yeo river in Cheddar Gorge. It Panoramic views of the Somerset levels and Mendip Hills. Wildlife consists of Swans and various wildfowl, also visiting cormorants out for a spot of fishing. Very accessible walking route right around the edge of the lake.

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2

4.37 km

I don’t recommend this part of the route at all!!!! Extremely dangerous taking the road!!!!! It’s my fault too because I should check better this hiking route!!!!!! You should take the other cliff walk too!

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3

4.39 km

The Original Cheddar Cheese Co.

Highlight • Structure

decent coffee, lovely cakes and dog friendly

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4

4.40 km

View of Lion Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

It’s a rock that looks like a lion, when viewed from this angle!

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5

4.73 km

Area of The Gorge near the village, at this section you'll find Jacobs ladder and the tower. tough on the legs, and the tower wobbles. eek

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6

5.02 km

Edelweiss Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great local cafe located at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge, outdoor seating is ideal for cyclists and walkers alike

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7.81 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

2.58 km

1.02 km

848 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

1.78 km

1.66 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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