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.
If you come across any fixed gear in Cheddar Gorge that you think needs attention, please use this form to make a report.
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.
Ticklists
Road to 7a, cheddar , Steep Cheese Surfin' , Mineboyz Mega Projectz - Level: Crystal , Recommended 7's , Brizzle goalz , Sadact’s Cheddar Legacy , Soft Touches , Steep UK Sport Routes , Bristol area road to 7b , Cheddar 7a Challenge , 7As with stars near Bristol , My projecting journey , Summer Cheddar 7a , Steep! , Road to Gunfighter , University of Exeter 25/26 Sport Ticklist
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| A Longleat Boulderer | 14 Sep, 2024 |
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βeta: Glued the loose block on the 11th. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Glued the loose block on the 11th. |
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| lil goober | 5 Aug, 2024 |
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βeta: There is a sizeable loose rock around the third bolt, quite obvious but make sure you and your belayer are aware of it. I doubt it will actually come out the wall, but better safe than sorry! | βeta? | |
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βeta: There is a sizeable loose rock around the third bolt, quite obvious but make sure you and your belayer are aware of it. I doubt it will actually come out the wall, but better safe than sorry! |
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| ParzivaltheWalrus | 28 Aug, 2023 |
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βeta: Tightened up the left hand anchor bolt but may need a proper looking at, can only do so much with a tiny spanner | ||
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βeta: Tightened up the left hand anchor bolt but may need a proper looking at, can only do so much with a tiny spanner |
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| oceanwaves742 | 12 Nov, 2022 |
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βeta: Left hand anchor hangar rotates a little. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Left hand anchor hangar rotates a little. |
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| Josh Rundle | 3 Jul, 2021 |
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βeta: Done lots before but sent in the full on rain and thunderstorm ⛈ the top was soaking wet so I thought I’d take another tick ???? | βeta? | |
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βeta: Done lots before but sent in the full on rain and thunderstorm ⛈ the top was soaking wet so I thought I’d take another tick ???? |
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Shakin' Like a Leaf
Grade: 7a ***
(Cheddar Gorge South)