Cheddar Gorge from Cheddar

Difficulty points	115
Length	2.9 mi
Average gradient	4.2%
Steepest segment	11.5%
Total ascent	636 ft

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aidyspills ^premium

6 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Sensational climb, fabulous road with immaculate tarmac. The road was closed last week so traffic free too. It’s not super hard but deserves its reputation for the buzz factor!

YetiJ ^premium

1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

A beautiful twisty climb up the gorge. Definitely one to tick off and ride at least once, but avoid during peak times as it can the busy with cars and walkers.

britishburty ^premium

1 y 4.0 00:13:49 (12.5 mph)

Really busy with tourists and cars so time your climb well in advance to avoid them. Great climb, the gorge is special. Cheese isn’t bad either

BeardyMcBeardFace ^premium

1 y 3.0

Its lovely scenery. The bottom, (the steepest) part can be stupidly busy with tourists, coaches, walkers and the like.

StevenVGH

2 y 3.0

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A climb you actually do purely for the scenery, and not for the percentages. An ideal match: the mild gradient allows easier sightseeing ;-)

flavius222 ^premium

2 y 3.0

Obviously the views are beautiful but overall it’s quite overrated. It flattens out quite quickly and unfortunately since it’s very popular it gets quite busy, especially during the weekend, sometimes you may have to wait in a queue!

Climbing times

5 mph	00:34:36
7 mph	00:24:29
9 mph	00:19:05
12 mph	00:14:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Cheddar Gorge from Cheddar. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Cheddar Gorge from Cheddar is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Cheddar Gorge from Cheddar is 2.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Cheddar Gorge from Cheddar is 4.2%.

Cheddar Gorge from Cheddar has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Cheddar Gorge from Cheddar is at 692 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:34:36 to climb Cheddar Gorge from Cheddar. At 7 mph the time is 00:24:29, and at 9 mph 00:19:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:20 is an achievable time.

Cheddar Gorge from Cheddar is located in the region Somerset in England.

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Cheddar Gorge from Cheddar

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Reviews (6)

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