Cheddar Gorge

Standing on top of the southern cliff of Cheddar Gorge, there is a splendid view. In the foreground there is the gorge, at the bottom of which can be seen the mill pond and mill. Behind is the town of Cheddar and Cheddar Reservoir. To the right of the reservoir lies Axbridge. In the haze to the left the Quantock Hills are just visible on the horizon, whilst on the right the foothills of Mendip amble down to the Bristol Channel.

Here is the view looking in the opposite direction to the picture above, from Cheddar reservoir towards the Gorge.

A view of Cheddar Gorge from the top of the southern cliff. The maximum depth of the gorge is 113 metres.

The southern side of the gorge is owned by the Longleat estate, who have introduced goats to encourage the biodiversity of the area.

This is the Cheddar mill pond as seen from the top of the southern cliff.

This is the opposite view to the previous picture, looking up at the southern cliff from just below the mill pond.

These tea rooms are one of many businesses catering for the tourists visiting the area.

The B3135 winds up through Cheddar Gorge.