Cheddar Gorge & Wells Day Trips from Bristol
Cheddar Gorge is the deepest gorge in Britain — limestone cliffs 137 metres high with show caves beneath them, where the 9,000-year-old Cheddar Man was found. Fifteen minutes further on stands Wells, England's smallest city, built around a cathedral whose scissor arches and 14th-century astronomical clock are worth the trip on their own.
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Cheddar Gorge & Wells in Bristol — FAQ
How far is Cheddar Gorge from Bristol?
About 20 miles (32 km) south — roughly 40 minutes by road. Most tours pair it with Wells, fifteen minutes further, for a comfortable full day.
What is there to do at Cheddar Gorge?
Walk or drive the gorge road beneath the cliffs, go down into Gough’s Cave and Cox’s Cave, climb Jacob’s Ladder for the clifftop walk, and taste cheese matured in the caves at the village cheese company.
Why is Wells called England’s smallest city?
With around 12,000 residents it is the smallest settlement in England with city status — granted because of its cathedral. The Vicars’ Close beside it is the oldest purely residential street still intact in Europe.
