Last Saturday we had a day out in Cheddar a small village in Somerset.
Cheddar is famous for it's cheese, yes Cheddar Cheese !!
It is also famous for Scrumpy.
Somerset Scrumpy is a delicious cider, made from our local apples.
There are lots of quaint tea shops serving cream teas, (scones with cream and jam and pots of tea) and home made fudge.
Cheddar is a picturesque English village
So after you've tasted the cheese and had some Scrumpy, there's nothing better than a walk through it's famouse Gorge
The walk starts at Jacob's Ladder. 360° Views - See For Miles!
Excess energy? You'll soon burn it off climbing the 274 steps up the side of Cheddar Gorge and the 48 more to the top of the Lookout Tower – kids and dogs love it! For those preferring a slower pace, 4 landing stages allow you to catch your breath.
The view from the top of Cheddar Gorge
When you get to the top you look down into the steep sided valley of Cheddar Gorge that cleaves into the beautiful Mendip Hills.
At the top of the cliff there is a lookout Tower
The eccentric Roland Pavey built the original wooden watchtower, calling it his Mystic Tower.
In the distance you can see the Somerset Levels.
The Somerset Levels were reclaimed from the sea by the Abbots of Glastonbury.
To the south you’ll see the flat lush water meadows of the Somerset Levels.
The windswept hilltop plateau to the north, 900 feet above sea-level, runs for 22 miles east to west and 3 to 5 miles north to south.
Some of the most breathtaking views in Britain.
The Gorge was formed by torrents of water, from the melting glaciers at the end of each Ice Age, cutting through the limestone rock.
A truly stunning 3 mile cliff top walk.
It's circular route takes you back into the village again.
Time to buy a tasty portion of Cheddar Cheese, some chutney and crackers to take home for supper!!
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