Restricted Access

The north side of the Gorge is predominantly owned by the National Trust and mapped as Open Access land under the CRoW Act which give a right of access for climbers to use these crags all year. The Cheddar Gorge Access Map gives full details of climbing access throughout the Gorge.

The map references the latest guide to the Gorge - 'Cheddar Gorge Climbs' (M. Crocker, 2015), which has details of the popular crags on the north side and definitive details of restored routes on the south side. It is available from The Gorge Outdoors shop in Cheddar village, as well as other climbing and outdoor shops in the area.

 

Seasonal Restrictions

Reason: Nesting Birds

Dogs should be kept under control on a lead at any crags on the north side of the Gorge.

The National Trust require any new bolting to be cleared with them first - please contact the BMC Access Team if you are considering any bolting work and so we can help in any approach to the Trust.

A photogenic sport route at the far right hand side of "The Bluff". Use a few wires or a long "stick clip" to reach the 1st bolt. Steady climbing up the arete and you will arrive at the boulder problem crux. A balancy move into a good left hand pocket followed by the crux moves lead you to a slopey ledge. Move leftwards and upwards to a BB.

Ticklists

Cheddar Sevens , Bolts to clip in Cheddar , Brizzle goalz , Soft touches near Bristol

Feedback

User Date Notes
Benjj7799 7 Oct, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: The anchor is a combo of a Petzl Coudee caving bolt and a peg/ worn rope. Would not trust. - Rest of the route is well bolted.
βeta?
Show beta
βeta: The anchor is a combo of a Petzl Coudee caving bolt and a peg/ worn rope. Would not trust. - Rest of the route is well bolted.
Mimi White 23 Jan, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: One of my favourite climbs in the gorge what a beautiful route. Would recommend
βeta?
Show beta
βeta: One of my favourite climbs in the gorge what a beautiful route. Would recommend
Rhys Conlon 6 Sep, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: Could only see one solid bolt at the belay, there was also a rope attached to two old bolts that I wouldn’t trust.
βeta?
Show beta
βeta: Could only see one solid bolt at the belay, there was also a rope attached to two old bolts that I wouldn’t trust.

Logged Ascents

133 users have logged this
54 users have this on their wishlist

Please Login to view more details on the logged ascents

Voting
High 8a
Mid 8a
Low 8a
High 7c+
Mid 7c+
Low 7c+
High 7c
Mid 7c
Low 7c
High 7b+
Mid 7b+
Low 7b+
Votes cast 45
Votes cast 36
Style of Ascent
Lead
Toproped
Followed
Not Set
Redpoint
Dogged
DNF
Onsighted
Flashed (β)
Repeated
Not Set
Route of Interest
Edge of Eternity

Grade: 7c ***
(Cheddar Gorge South)

Loading Notifications...