Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Wells, Somerset to Wells, Somerset in Somerset, England.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May to October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with walking or cycling.

What budget do I need for this route?

Budget-friendly — this route is well-suited to travellers keeping costs low.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Nature, Culture, Adventure.

Somerset on Foot or by Bike: Wells, Glastonbury and Cheddar Gorge

Q: How long is the Somerset on Foot or by Bike: Wells, Glastonbury and Cheddar Gorge route?

This route takes 4 days taking in 3 stops.

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The route · 3 stops

Wells

1 night

England's smallest cathedral city has one of its finest Gothic buildings: Wells Cathedral, with over 300 medieval statues on its west front, the scissor arches and the 14th-century astronomical clock. Spend the first night here; the moated Bishop's Palace and Vicars' Close, Europe's oldest complete medieval street, are a short walk away, and the Mendip paths start from the edge of town.England's smallest cathedral city has one of its finest Gothic buildings: Wells Cathedral, with over 300 medieval statues on its west front, the scissor arches and the 14th-century astronomical clock. Spend the first night here; the moated Bishop's Palace and Vicars' Close, Europe's oldest complete medieval street, are a short walk away, and the Mendip paths start from the edge of town.

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On to Glastonbury

Glastonbury

1 night

The short leg from Wells (about 10 km across the Levels) reaches Glastonbury, where the Tor rises with St Michael's ruined tower on its summit, visible for miles. Below it, Glastonbury Abbey's ruins are among England's most atmospheric, a place of pilgrimage since the 7th century. Stay the night to climb the Tor at dusk and browse the independent shops and cafes.The short leg from Wells (about 10 km across the Levels) reaches Glastonbury, where the Tor rises with St Michael's ruined tower on its summit, visible for miles. Below it, Glastonbury Abbey's ruins are among England's most atmospheric, a place of pilgrimage since the 7th century. Stay the night to climb the Tor at dusk and browse the independent shops and cafes.

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On to Cheddar

Cheddar

1 night

The leg to Cheddar (about 20 km, much of it on the traffic-free Strawberry Line) ends at Britain's deepest gorge, cutting through the Mendip Hills. A night here is enough for the Cheddar Caves, Gough's Cave (where 9,000-year-old Cheddar Man was found) and Cox's Cave, and a clifftop walk with long views across Somerset.The leg to Cheddar (about 20 km, much of it on the traffic-free Strawberry Line) ends at Britain's deepest gorge, cutting through the Mendip Hills. A night here is enough for the Cheddar Caves, Gough's Cave (where 9,000-year-old Cheddar Man was found) and Cox's Cave, and a clifftop walk with long views across Somerset.

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Somerset on Foot or by Bike: Wells, Glastonbury and Cheddar Gorge