Cheddar Gorge (South Side)
2 sectors closed 16 Mar–30 Sept
Climbing
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.
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Regulated
Climbing · 16 Mar to 30 Sept
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
Restrictions apply from 16 March - 30 September.
Reason: Public Safety
Due to the proximity of Cheddar's cliffs to the road and tourists below, there are complex access restrictions which vary depending on the time of year and section of cliff on the south side of the Gorge. These restrictions are fully detailed in the BMC's Cheddar Gorge Access Map.
Please ensure you follow the access agreements detailed on the map to ensure that future access is able to continue. It is imperative that climbers self police otherwise access permission may be withdrawn by the landowner Cheddar Caves & Gorge.
Published by BMC, 14 Jan 2026 · Cheddar Gorge (South Side)
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Prohibited during a period
Climbing · 16 Mar to 30 Sept
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
[…] Some restored routes in the guide remain as winter only routes. This includes most of the multi pitch routes in the gorge. Full details are in the guide. The climbs on the South side listed in previous guide books and not found in the current book, including the previous CC guides are winter access only - 1st October -- 15th March.
Sectors:
- Restored routes that remain winter only, including most multi-pitch routes
- Routes not in Cheddar Gorge Climbs (2015)
Published by BMC, 14 Jan 2026 · Cheddar Gorge (South Side)
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
Anyone climbing on the south side of Cheddar Gorge must carry civil liability cover of at least £10 million. […]
Group Advice
Cheddar Caves & Gorge do not allow commercial activity (i.e paid for instruction) on their land in the Gorge. Non-commercial groups for whom no money is changing hands are free to access the crags however, providing they follow the access advice above.
Published by BMC, 14 Jan 2026 · Cheddar Gorge (South Side)