Cheddar

Cheddar is a large village, with the largest gorge and caves in Britain. It has a population of around 5,800. The village gave its name to Cheddar cheese.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Cheddar Gorge and Gough’s Cave.

Photo: Arpingstone, Public domain.
is a limestone gorge in the…

Cave
Gough's Cave is located in on the , in , England.

Reservoir
is an artificial reservoir in , England, operated by Bristol Water.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Axbridge and Rodney Stoke.

Town
is a town in , England, on the River… is situated 2 miles northwest of Cheddar.

Village
is a small village and civil parish… is situated 2½ miles southeast of Cheddar.

Cheddar

Latitude
51.2725° or 51° 16′ 21″ north
Longitude
-2.7745° or 2° 46′ 28″ west
Elevation
36 feet (11 metres)
Open location code
9C3V76CG+X5
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Lippiatt and Bradley Cross.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Cheddar Yeo and St Andrews Cemetery.

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