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The Butcombe Trail eastern end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

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The Butcombe Trail eastern end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

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The Butcombe Trail eastern end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

04:46

41.0km

830m

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Embark on a difficult jogging adventure with The Butcombe Trail eastern end loop from Cheddar. This challenging route spans 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and features a significant elevation gain of 2632 feet (802 metres), taking around 4 hours and 36 minutes to complete. You will navigate varied terrain, including limestone gorges, rolling hills, and uneven paths with exposed rock and tree roots. The trail rewards you with awe-inspiring panoramic views over the Mendip Hills, the Somerset Levels, and Cheddar village, especially from the dramatic cliffs of Cheddar Gorge.

Planning your visit requires good fitness and sure-footedness due to the trail's demanding nature. You can expect sections with a technical descent into Cheddar and a set of 140

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.32 km

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The well-marked trail follows the bottom of the valley which has had a connection with lead mining since pre-Roman times, and along the way you can take a look inside the two small caves. As you walk through the reserve you will see a series of dams and levels, a reminder of the lead mining that used to take place.

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11.6 km

Ring O' Bells Freehouse

Highlight • Restaurant

The Ring O' Bells in Compton Martin is a 16th century traditional village pub. They serve great food, drinks and snacks and are very happy to greet muddy runners.

The Ring O' Bells is on the Butcombe Trail, a 47 mile (75 km) circular pub crawl around the Mendip Hills.

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18.0 km

King o' Bells Pub

Highlight • Pub

A cosy country pub serving locally produced food and excellent beer (other drinks are very much available). The pub is very dog/mucky outdoor type friendly, so a perfect stop mid run.

The Ring O' Bells is on the Butcombe Trail, a 47 mile (75 km) circular pub crawl around the Mendip Hills.

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32.3 km

Queen Victoria Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

An excellent country pub serving great food and well-kept beer, really worth a stop. Very walker friendly and situated at the midpoint of an Ebbor Gorge walk loop.
Open 12:00 - 23:00 Mon to Sat & 12:00 - 22:00 on Sunday.
Food served from 12:00 - 14:00 & 17:00 - 20:00 Mon to Fri. 12:00 - 20:00 on Sat & 12:00 - 19:00 on Sundays.

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41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

10.5 km

8.27 km

3.81 km

1.15 km

830 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

8.93 km

8.49 km

4.21 km

1.74 km

377 m

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The Butcombe Trail eastern end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

Ring O' Bells Freehouse

King o' Bells Pub

Queen Victoria Inn

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