Mendip Hills, Somerset, England

Cheddar Gorge
conditions & visit score

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🏔️Ground conditions
💧River levels
🚌Live transport
🍃Air quality
⚠️ Deep limestone gorge with sheer cliffs — rock fall risk. Keep to marked paths

About Cheddar Gorge

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RambleMetric is a real-time conditions app for Cheddar Gorge, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England. Check live weather, ground state, trail conditions, and river levels before you visit.

Deep limestone gorge with sheer cliffs — rock fall risk. Keep to marked paths. Conditions can change rapidly — always check the forecast and plan accordingly.

Activities & Tours

Things to do near Cheddar Gorge

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Walking Routes

Suggested walks at Cheddar Gorge

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Moderate 5 km 2 hrs
Cheddar Gorge Clifftop Walk

Circuit along the top of the gorge with views 140m down into the ravine.

Easy 5 km 2 hrs
Black Rock to Velvet Bottom

Gentle walk through a dry limestone valley rich in wildflowers and old lead mining ruins.

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Key Features

What to see at Cheddar Gorge

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Cheddar Gorge

Britain's largest gorge — 140m deep cliffs carved by glacial meltwater.

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Gough's Cave

Show cave with spectacular stalactites — Britain's oldest complete skeleton was found here.

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Velvet Bottom

Dry limestone valley rich in rare wildflowers and industrial archaeology.

Live Data

What RambleMetric monitors here

All data is fetched from authoritative UK sources and recalculated every few minutes.

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Weather & Wind
Open-Meteo · hourly
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Ground Conditions
Open-Meteo LSM · hourly
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River Levels
EA Hydrology API · live
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Live Transport
TransportAPI · NaPTAN
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Air Quality & Pollen
Open-Meteo AQ
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Flood Alerts
Environment Agency · live

Safety Information

Before you go

⛑️ Important safety notes

• Wear appropriate footwear with ankle support
• Carry waterproofs and extra layers — weather changes fast
• Keep to marked paths, especially in poor visibility
• Tell someone your route and expected return time
• Carry a map and compass (don't rely solely on phone GPS)

All data, scores, and recommendations provided by RambleMetric are for informational purposes only. Always use your own judgement and check official sources before visiting.

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