Cheddar Gorge is located in the Medip Hills, near the village of Cheddar. Its the UK’s largest gorge and has some incredible views both from the top and bottom.
You’re probably thinking you’ve heard of Cheddar before? Yup, Cheddar cheese is from Cheddar! It was created here in the 12th century and is still very popular today. The cheese is kept in the Gorge’s caves as they are consistently at 7 degrees no matter what time of year, or weather. Which makes it a perfect spot for the cheese to mature.
Not only popular with visitors, it’s also full of feral goats. They are amazing to watch as they climb up the steep sides on their tiny little hooves. You nervously watch as you expect one to fall at any second but thankfully they never do.
When we reached the top, we actually had a little ram approach us. He got scared at the last minute though and ran away. The wildlife are probably used to stupid tourists taking their photos and pointing excitedly at them.
Apologies for Mitch’s head blocking the last two photos. These were taken from the bike at the bottom of the gorge. These were the sides we had just climbed up and where you can see the view from in the previous photos. They don’t look that high here because the highest point is further back.
I was glad to be back on the bike after that walk/climb. My legs were aching the next day, I need to take them on more trips like these I think!
Hope everyone is staying safe and well!
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The real essence of cheddar. Have not seen the goats there so that was added interest
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They’re great aren’t they 😁
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Looks like a steep climb but so beautiful and what a treat to run into feral goats!
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I’ve been here a few times and this is the first time I’ve been close to them, so we were really lucky!
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What a trip. I love the photos.
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Thank you! 😊
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Did some hiking around there last year
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It’s a great hike isn’t it 😁
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… remember those goats too!
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Cheese, goats and a lovely hike. Looks perfect!
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It was! ❤️
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Great pics, Emily. Love that area.
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Thank you 😊
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Hi Emily,
Fun, fun stuff goats and all. It sounds like getting back out after COVID confine, right? Yes, getting the hiking back takes a little more time.
Thanks,
Gary
On Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 1:34 AM The Blog of Travel wrote:
> Emily posted: ” Cheddar Gorge is located in the Medip Hills, near the > village of Cheddar. Its the UK’s largest gorge and has some incredible > views both from the top and bottom. Mitch didn’t want his photo taken, can > you tell? He he You’re probably thinking yo” >
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Hi Gary, sorry for the late response I missed your notification!
Getting back outdoors is great, especially at this time of year with the season changing.
Next week the vaccine is being given to our elderly and their carers so that’s a huge step in the direction of going back to normal!
Hope you’re well 😊
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You, too.
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