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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES in the CHEDDAR AREA

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Outdoor Pursuits and related services in the local area. Spoilt for choice!

Cheddar Gorge and Caves - general rocksports
UK Climbing - Cheddar Gorge North - climbing routes
UK Climbing - Cheddar Gorge South - climbing routes
BMC Regional Access Database details for climbing in Cheddar - climbing routes
The Strawberry Line - footpath / cyclepath
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits - a range of water, land and rock-based activities
High Action - dry ski/toboggan slope, boarding, 4x4, climbing, archery
Aardvark Endeavours - abseil, archery, bushcraft, caving, navigation, kayak/raft, shooting
SDK Outdoor Services - bushcraft, wild camping, hill walking, caving
Banwell Hawk Walks - falconry
Shipham Riding Stables - horse riding and lessons
Walking in Somerset - walking guides
Chosen Hill Farm, Chew Valley - Pick Your Own Fruit/Veg Farm

Geocaching ("geocashing") - a large number of caches are hidden in the Cheddar area. Click here to see a map. Geocaching is a great family activity that helps you explore the great outdoors using a handheld GPS device, and with the prospect of solving puzzles and finding hidden treasure on the way. To find out more about geocaching, visit geocaching.com and also download the PDF leaflet. If you click the logo on the left you will also be able to see the free Geocaching app for the iPhone.

BEACH DIRECTORY

Beach Location
Details
Approximate Driving Time From Cheddar
Berrow
Sandy Beach, Dunes
18 minutes
Burnham-on-Sea
Sandy Beach, Amusements, Refreshments, Donkey Rides
19 minutes
Weston-Super-Mare
Sandy Beach, Amusements, Refreshments, Pier, Donkey Rides
20 minutes
Brean
Sandy Beach, Dunes
23 minutes
Sand Bay
Sandy Beach
30 minutes
Steart
Pebble Beach, Bird Watching on Mudflats
42 minutes
Kilve
Pebble Beach, Fossils
49 minutes
Blue Anchor Bay
Pebble Beach, Refreshments
66 minutes
Stolford
Pebble Beach, Bird Watching on Mudflats/Mud Fisherman
67 minutes
Dunster
Sandy Beach, Refreshments
68 minutes
Minehead
Sandy Beach, Amusements, Refreshments
71 minutes

Bikely.com cycle trails around Cheddar

Other Cycling Locations
Cycle Hire
Cycle Guides
Bridgwater & Taunton Canal
Cheddar Cycle Store
Bristol to Bath Railway Path
www.sustrans.co.uk
Bristol to Bath Railway Path
Bath & Dundass Canal Co., Bath
www.bathcanal.com
Exmoor Visitor Centre Dunster
01643 821835
Cotswold Way
Blue Bell Cycle Hire
01278 722123
Kennet & Avon Canal Trust
www.katrust.org
Peat Moors
Cannington Countryside
Visitors Centre
01278 655007
Sedgemoor Cycle Guide www.sedgemoor.gov.uk
Quantock Hills
The Lock Inn Bike Hire in Bath
www.thelockinn.co.uk
 
Somerset Levels
Quantock Bike Hire
01278 732762
 
West Country Way
 

Local Fishing Links

www.gethooked.co.uk

Swimming pools
Burnham Pool
01278 785909
Strode Swimming Pool
01458 443918
Taunton Swimming Pool
01823 284108
Kings Of Wessex Leisure Centre
01934 744939
Walking Locations
Area
Walking Terrain
Blackdown Hills
Hills
Brean Down
Coastal
Bridgwater & Taunton Canal
Water Way
Coastal Paths
Coastal
Exmoor
Hills
Kennet & Avon Canal
Water Way
Macmillan Way West
Hills
Mendip Hills
Hills
Peat Moors
Flat Land
Polden Hills
Hills
Quantock Hills
Hills
River Parrett Trail
Water Way
Somerset Levels
Flat Land
West Mendip Way
Hills
 
 

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CHEDDAR SKATE PARK
Find out about Cheddar's new Skateboard and BMX park!


Local golf clubs
Brean Golf Club
01278 752111
Burnham & Berrow Golf Club
01278 785760
Enmore Golf Club
01278 671481
Isle of Wedmore Golf Club
01934 712452
Taunton Vale Golf Club
01823 412220
Wells Golf Club 01749 675005

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This independent web site has been assembled by local residents and businesses. It is not affiliated with the Caves and Gorge Company, Cheese Company, Parish, District or County Councils, Cheddar Village Diary, Car Boot Sale, Tourism Associations, local festivals, or Cheddar Festive Night. Please see the contact page for details about these organisations.

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