Cheddar to Rowberrow Fort, Part I, 'Up The Gorge' by Sheila, July 30th 2016
Channel: semw52
Date: 2016-08-08

There are several ways to reach the top of Cheddar Gorge and I use several but on this day I use  a steep and abrupt way up thru the Gorge woods on the North side. Although  steep it is magical with  some interesting features on route like the immiscible large  cave entrance where you can imagine the Cave people of the ancient past having a camp fire and discussing the  world--this is blocked off to the cave system . There are ancient trees here--gnarled  branches and a rocky pathway upwards until the man-made steps ensure your heart and lungs are fully aware that this is quite a climb.