Cheddar Reservoir

Updated: May 29, 2025
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Walk Highlights

Location:
Axbridge
Postcode:
BS26 2HG
Parking:

There is a dedicated pay and display car park for Cheddar Reservoir, located off the B3135 (Axbridge Road) near Cheddar village in Somerset. Parking charges apply. The car park provides direct access to the reservoir perimeter path. It can get busy, especially on sunny weekends, as it's a popular spot for walkers and birdwatchers in Somerset.

Distance:
2.20 miles
Time:
1.00 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Terrain:

The terrain for the path around Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset is predominantly flat and very well-surfaced (tarmac or compacted gravel), making it highly accessible for walkers of all abilities, cyclists, pushchairs, and wheelchairs. The path is wide and exposed to the weather, particularly wind, given its open location at the foot of the Mendip Hills in Somerset.

Accessibility:
Yes

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