Cheddar Caves and Gorge
Neighborhood: Outside the city
Phone: +44 1934 742 343
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This stunning, natural wonder has unfortunately spawned quite a mini-industry around its attractions. Ignore the rather unattractive cafes and roadside shops etc. and head straight for the caves themselves. They are quite simply spectacular - the two showcaves, formed in the Ice-Age, are festooned with stalactites and spectacular rock formations. Look out for Cheddar Man, Britain's oldest skeleton and learn all about how our cave-dwelling ancestors lived. The gorge is equally impressive. There's a bus tour, but it really deserves to be walked. The three-mile round walk (including cliff-tops - bring good shoes and be sensible) is sign-posted and offers some stunning scenery, plus Jacob's Ladder - 274 steps leading to an observation tower, from which there are great views over Somerset and even away to the sea. The gorge is actually free - it's part of a National Trust site, so if you're not interested in the caves, don't buy a ticket. Admission: £7.90, conc £5, family £21.50
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World-famous Caves in Britain's Largest Gorge
Neighborhood: Outside the city
Phone: +44 1934 742 343
Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
This stunning, natural wonder has unfortunately spawned quite a mini-industry around its attractions. Ignore the rather unattractive cafes and roadside shops etc. and head straight for the caves themselves. They are quite simply spectacular - the two showcaves, formed in the Ice-Age, are festooned with stalactites and spectacular rock formations. Look out for Cheddar Man, Britain's oldest skeleton and learn all about how our cave-dwelling ancestors lived. The gorge is equally impressive. There's a bus tour, but it really deserves to be walked. The three-mile round walk (including cliff-tops - bring good shoes and be sensible) is sign-posted and offers some stunning scenery, plus Jacob's Ladder - 274 steps leading to an observation tower, from which there are great views over Somerset and even away to the sea. The gorge is actually free - it's part of a National Trust site, so if you're not interested in the caves, don't buy a ticket. Admission: £7.90, conc £5, family £21.50
http://travel.comfi.com/
http://www.visittampabay.com
TravelAlaska.com
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Nice place
The Cheddar caves and gorge are awesome, personally my fave area around Bristol. Check out the local...
Reviewed by:Simon Davison from on Dec 29 2005
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