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Cheddar Caves & Gorge
Address: Cheddar Gorge , Cheddar BS27 3QF, SOM, GB
Phone: 01934 742343
State: SOM
City: Cheddar
Zip Code: BS27 3QF

opening times

Monday: 10:30-17:30
Tuesday: 10:30-17:30
Wednesday: 10:30-17:30
Thursday: 10:30-17:30
Friday: 10:30-17:30
Saturday: 10:30-17:30
Sunday: 10:30-17:30

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Reviews
Wonderful walk and climb up Jacobs ladder. The path is difficult and rocky. The caves are amazing. However, the Easter decorations spoil the natural effect of the caves, and in my opinion, unnecessary. On the day we went, there was a flood in one of the caves, the staff were really friendly and helpful explaining what had happened. Great place for families.
Interesting place with the caves, Jacobs ladder and lookout tower. Seems to be dominated with traffic and some areas it's difficult to walk other in the road. Most places are dog friendly.
Lovely town dog friendly will be visiting soon when is a little bit warmer. Definitely recommend visiting as photo's don't do it really the scenery is just beautiful.
*free* Beautiful intermediate hike, steep at times and rocky. We parked at the top of the gorge where the path crosses the road, which was free parking. We took the cliff top path which ended with us walking down Jacobs Ladder and into the village. If you aren't interested in visiting the caves, I highly recommend doing this as I have since found out you have to pay if walking from the Jacobs Ladder end! Photos do not do the views any justice!
Beautiful day trip to cheddar gorge in Summerset. From the clifftop feels like your in a surreal foreign destination that don't look like a place in UK.
The cheddar gorge is absolutely beautiful. During our one week stay in Somerset we visited the cheddar gorse 3 times. There is plenty of car parks that are chargeable between 9am-5pm everyday including bank holidays by the gorge and a car park in the village which is in operation until 9pm. We actually visited after 5 as it was quieter and plenty of free parking. A lot of people also come here for rock climbing. If you plan to do the cliff top hike, there are a few routes. If you start from Jacobs ladder you will need to pay for this which is included in the price of the cheddar cave ticket at £20.95 per adult and £15.70 per child. It is a very steep climb. To come down via the Jacobs ladder is free But if you are not planning on visiting the cave you can actually walk up via a side road called the lippiatt which is a side road with edelweiss cafe on the corner. Turn left on lynch lane and this will take you on a gradular slope up to the cliff top. There is also a lookout tower which is free but it was closed when we arrived after 7pm. The caves close at 5 so I believe the lookout tower also closes at this time Once you get to the top enjoy and take in the lovely views, but beware on windy days to not stand too close to the cliff edge. Please do wear comfortable walking shoes. The path can be very slippery if wet with lots of loose pebbles and sharp rock. Also plenty of mountain goats around. The clifftop walk I would say is of an intermediate level hike. But some can find it very challenging. We spent quite some time taking photos and enjoying the scenery so we didn't do the full cliff top circular walk as the sun was setting but have heard the circular clifftop walk takes about 3hours.
Last visited Cheddar Gorge about 8 years ago loved it then and still love it now. Finally plucked up the courage to go up Jacobs Ladder despite asthma, fear of heights and a arthritic knee I'm so glad I did yes even with the burning lungs half way up the views are spectacular. Once down we made our way into Cox's cave it was very well thought out with just your group standing on a mat with pressure points underneath that started the film which are projected onto the cave walls, once the film ended you followed the running man into the next section which the group before you had just left. This meant you were only with the people who you were travelling with, excellent idea in these covid risk times, that is until the group behind you get scared and come through into your part while beating a hasty retreat and scare the life out of you, at least it made the 10 & 11 year old I was travelling with giggle because the scared ones were all adults. We next visited Goughs cave where we were given age appropriate audio guides this meant you could go round at your own leisure, I have been in here before but it is still fascinating. After a spot of lunch in the tea rooms opposite we headed into the prehistoric museum although informative with lots of pictures and written information this has very little hands on for excited children. The independent shops are great for gifts and plenty of eateries for all tastes. Overall it was a wonderful day and I will definitely be back. Very popular with bikers pedal and motor so if you want to whizz through don't know why you would don't visit on a Sunday.
Very pretty place. Scenery stunning the village is really nice with loads of cafes shops and plenty of parking. free for disabled badge holders, otherwise a charge which is quite expensive well worth a visit
I have driven to cheddar gorge twice last summer on my Motorbike with friends. Its a good drive. Unique scenery. Plenty of shops and places to eat. Good walk. Can get very busy and parking is very limited. Not so much on a bike but still. Good place to take kids
The cheddar gorge is absolutely beautiful. During our one week stay in Somerset we visited the cheddar gorse 3 times. There is plenty of car parks that are chargeable between 9am-5pm everyday including bank holidays by the gorge and a car park in the village which is in operation until 9pm. We actually visited after 5 as it was quieter and plenty of free parking. A lot of people also come here for rock climbing. If you plan to do the cliff top hike, there are a few routes. If you start from Jacobs ladder you will need to pay for this which is included in the price of the cheddar cave ticket at £20.95 per adult and £15.70 per child. It is a very steep climb. To come down via the Jacobs ladder is free But if you are not planning on visiting the cave you can actually walk up via a side road called the lippiatt which is a side road with edelweiss cafe on the corner. Turn left on lynch lane and this will take you on a gradular slope up to the cliff top. There is also a lookout tower which is free but it was closed when we arrived after 7pm. The caves close at 5 so I believe the lookout tower also closes at this time Once you get to the top enjoy and take in the lovely views, but beware on windy days to not stand too close to the cliff edge. Please do wear comfortable walking shoes. The path can be very slippery if wet with lots of loose pebbles and sharp rock. Also plenty of mountain goats around. The clifftop walk I would say is of an intermediate level hike. But some can find it very challenging. We spent quite some time taking photos and enjoying the scenery so we didn't do the full cliff top circular walk as the sun was setting but have heard the circular clifftop walk takes about 3hours.
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