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Cheddar loop from Bristol — Mendips Hills National Landscape

Cheddar loop from Bristol — Mendips Hills National Landscape

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Cheddar loop from Bristol — Mendips Hills National Landscape

07:38

93.7km

1,210m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 29, 2024

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 88.9 km for 47 m

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5.48 km

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spanning the spectacular Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol's most iconic landmarks. The bridge has been a toll bridge since it opened in 1864, connecting Clifton to Leigh Woods. The bridge was designed by William Henry Barlow and John Hawkshaw, based on earlier drawings by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

The bridge costs £1 for vehicles. Cyclists can ride across fo free.

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6.88 km

Ashton Court Gravel Climb with View of Bristol

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Absolutely wonderful gravel climb or descent back into the centre of Ashton Court.

A number of the mountain bike trails meet at the top of the climb, keep going up and end up on Longwood Lane.

Some of the best views of Bristol are seen when descending too!

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11.7 km

Belmont Hill Fire Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A cracking off-road alternative climb to the well-known Belmont Hill, you'll start on a quiet lane from the bottom near the farm shop, which then crumbles into a broken, rocky road.

When you reach the gate, take a left and continue to climb up the hard-packed wide forestry road, and keep your eyes peeled for the corner with the redwood trees, they're mighty impressive!

This is also cracking to descend, but be aware of other trail users, especially as this is a popular area for dog walking.

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22.9 km

Wrington–Brockley Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This bridleway connects the village of Wrington (south) to Brockley Combe (north). It's a great connecting way for any routes out of Bristol heading south towards the Mendips. At the middle of the trail you'll pass by the runway of Bristol Airport.

It's fairly hilly with a long drag up from the Wrington side, although once you're up into the trees it's pretty undulating, with some steep and sometimes rocky climbs that'll really test you.

Take care in the winter when wet as certain parts of the trail become quite boggy.

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47.2 km

Cheddar to Priddy Bridleway Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is the alternative climb up Cheddar – off-road! It's a real challenge from the town up, first a steep lane before draggy grassland climbing, then the rocky forested section.

Don't be ashamed to walk, this part is tough! You'll be rewarded when you near the top as this climb offers brilliant views over South Somerset that the gorge climb simply does not.

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93.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

21.4 km

12.2 km

10.00 km

8.54 km

7.50 km

Surfaces

36.4 km

31.2 km

24.8 km

949 m

451 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

11°C

48 %

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Cheddar loop from Bristol — Mendips Hills National Landscape

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Ashton Court Gravel Climb with View of Bristol

Belmont Hill Fire Road

Wrington–Brockley Bridleway

Cheddar to Priddy Bridleway Climb

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