Thursday 18th September 2025
Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Duration: 4 hours
Led by: Mendip Adventure and Mendip Hills National Landscape
Discovery and connection
Starting at YHA Cheddar, this route will take place in and around Cheddar Gorge. This walk is of medium difficulty with some steep paths and rocky crags.
This walk is being hosted by Mendip Adventure in collaboration with the Mendip Hills National Landscape and led by their nature ranger, Nathan Orr. During the walk, you will learn about nature recovery efforts in the Mendip Hills and how It’s helping the area’s champion species such as the Cheddar pink, adder, black oil beetle, skylark and small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly.
This is in partnership with YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks. Need accommodation? Save 20% on selected hostel stays during the festival.
Thursday 18th September 2025
Start: 10am
Starting point: YHA Cheddar
Parking is limited at the hostel, though additional parking is available at Cliff Street Car Park.
It’s free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging participants to make a voluntary donation to support our Breaks Programme, helping groups of young people and families facing challenging circumstances to access life-changing adventures in our hostels.
WiFi
Self-catering kitchen
Free parking on premises
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