Cheddar Gorge
From its awe-inspiring cliffs to its extraordinary subterranean stalactite show caves, Cheddar Gorge in Somerset was forged some 1.2 million years ago and is one of our most spectacular natural landmarks. Cheddar Man - Britain's oldest complete human skeleton - was found in the caves, way back in 1903. If you stop off, take the 274-step walk to the Lookout Tower or enjoy the three-mile Clifftop Gorge Walk for awesome views. Our 14-mile journey starts in Cheddar and ends in Ashwick, and takes about 30 minutes.
The first section as you leave Cheddar is the most dramatic, offering incredible views of England's deepest gorge. The B3135 snakes through rocky outcrops as it climbs away into the Mendips. After the gorge, there aren't so many tight bends and the roads opens up so you can sit back and enjoy the countryside passing you by.