Ebbor Gorge
Ebbor Gorge
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301lisa33
Coventry, UK2,014 contributions
Apr 2021
We didn't do the standard circuit, not least because we didn't arrive at the carpark. There are a number of paths available. The path through the gorge itself is dramatic passing through a narrow cleft in the rocks. There is some scrambling too, which some would find tricky. If the rock were wet then parts would be very slippery and going up through the gorge path would be safer than descending that way.
The area is lovely. It is clearly a popular location. Maps are available at a number of points but many routes are waymarked. Very interesting
The area is lovely. It is clearly a popular location. Maps are available at a number of points but many routes are waymarked. Very interesting
Written May 10, 2021
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GKH30
Somerset, UK13 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
After reading lots of reviews about the gorge being very steep to climb I was nervous about taking my 5 and 8 year old. But they loved it and so did I. There were a few steep sections but easily manageable. We all wore wellies (it had been raining all week) the gorge was wet and my girls loved walking through the stream. I’d recommend walking up the gorge and not down. Our walk was just over 2 miles and we spent about 2 hours here. The car park is free had no problem parking. For a bank holiday weekend it was quiet! Hardly saw anyone until we reached the top...perfect!
Written August 30, 2020
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Colinandnicky1
Surrey, UK34 contributions
Dec 2019
A nice walk but not much to get excited about. Best views are from the car park. I a, sure it might change with the seasons but find it hard to believe it could get more interesting. If you want a basic alternative to Cheddar, go for it, but I won’t be back.
Written March 7, 2020
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Geoff M
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Aug 2022
Our previous visit to Ebbor Gorge was many years ago. It was stunning and open, like a miniature Cheddar Gorge.
It was disappointing to see the gorge maintenance appears to have been neglected with views mostly blocked by dense trees and bushes.
Virtually non existent road signage to find the gorge and car park, and equally sparse and unhelpful signage on the footpaths.
Still a pleasant walk though, lots of butterflies and dragonflies.
It was disappointing to see the gorge maintenance appears to have been neglected with views mostly blocked by dense trees and bushes.
Virtually non existent road signage to find the gorge and car park, and equally sparse and unhelpful signage on the footpaths.
Still a pleasant walk though, lots of butterflies and dragonflies.
Written August 7, 2022
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Erica055
Epping Essex238 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We enjoyed our walk through Ebbor Gorge and around the area. There were wonderful views at the top of the moor. The walks not brilliantly signposted and we met other walkers doing circuits! We had read reviews of the gorge being tricky but it was pretty dry so we didn’t have any problems. However, you would need good sturdy shoes for the short steep sections.
Written July 30, 2020
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kim w
Cheddar, UK28 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
This part of Somerset is stunning at any time. At the Ebbor gorge car park we choose to go left of the information board and did somehow (after the 1st kissing gate) lose the path. We ended up in a random field where we were directed by some friendly maintenance workers. Once back on the path we found ourselves at the top of the gorge with a signpost to either the gorge or the carpark(we were later told that the carpark sign is incorrect, it was in fact to the viewpoint). The descent through the gorge is steep and narrow, fortunately it wasn’t busy as that would have made it an impossible place to follow COVID rules. I’d describe the gorge as a dry waterfall, probably not during heavy rain. At the bottom we found a sign and made our way up steep steps to the carpark. Will have to go again to find out where we went wrong. 🤷🏻♀️
Written March 30, 2021
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FloandStan
Fulbourn, UK312 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
It is a beautiful place but allow 2hrs to do the gorge route. Very strenuous steep in places and rocky. View nice but this is a wooded nature reserve a little disappointed that you couldn't see the gorge properly.
Written September 19, 2021
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cliff_taylor
Stafford, UK422 contributions
Jul 2021
We enjoyed a nive walk to this gorge from Wells town centre, the walk was very uphill and hard work, but lovely scenery along the way, including wookey Hole. when we evedntually got to the gorgeit was a bit of a let down, yes it is a gorge but there are a lot of trees that stopped it from being a scenic gorge where you can see the gorge properly from any point we found. Great walk, not so great views.
Written August 3, 2021
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Elliott
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Aug 2024 • Couples
We followed the route on the map in the car park described as a “strenuous scramble” and it was really enjoyable. Walking through the middle of the gorge and scrambling up to walk around the top via a view point. The gorge is very overgrown with trees etc which makes it less dramatic than nearby Cheddar but at least it doesn’t have any awful tat shops and expensive attractions! A very enjoyable hours walk and well worth doing.
Written August 30, 2024
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Sue P
Somerset uk32 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
I decided to stop off here en route. It was fairly early and I didn't see a soul during my trek to the top. I must've taken the red route which was quite arduos. Luckily the view from the top was clear and worth the climb.. Be careful making your way back to the car park. I got completely lost! Wear sensible shoes and take water.
Written July 29, 2018
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I am staying a few miles away in a motorhome. Is there day parking for a motorhome if I visit?
Written July 8, 2020
Ebor Gorge has normally got free parking no limit on time. However it has been closed during covid so you may need a back ip an in case entry to the parking is still restricted. You Coul park in Wookey hole and walk to the Gorge it's only about 30 mons walk from there.
Written July 8, 2020
I would like to know about accessibility for someone in a wheelchair or mobility scooter, are there any shorter routes?
Written September 13, 2019
There are 3 routes, including a shorter accessible one, I can’t comment specifically on it as we only did the longer walk but it was easily sign posted as being accessible for wheel chairs and push chairs
Written September 14, 2019
Am I likely to walk through fields with cows on Ebhor Gorge? If so, are the cows fenced off from the public or allowed to roam openly?
Written July 16, 2018
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