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      Cheddar trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback and Adaptive Biking. Common trail features include pump tracks and jumps. Popular destinations include Rowberrow Warren (Mendip Hills).
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 11, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      48
      Trails Mountain Bike
      48
      Trails E-Bike
      45
      Trails Gravel Bike
      13
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      4
      Trails Horse
      8
      Trails Hike
      12
      Trails Trail Running
      12
      Total Distance
      36 miles
      Total Descent
      6,705 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,043 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,054 ft
      Reports
      270
      Photos
      104
      Completed Counter
      9,488

      Sub Regions

      Popular Cheddar Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,636 ft • 19 ft • 461 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.7 • 1,899 ft • 28 ft • 389 •
      Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 3.4 • 1,504 ft • 34 ft • 368 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 3.5 • 1,341 ft • 9 ft • 324 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,850 ft • 11 ft • 316 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.3 • 582 ft • 0 ft • 295 •
      Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 5.0 • 1,808 ft • 0 ft • 269 •
      Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,099 ft • 0 ft • 233 •
      Jump line new for June 2021

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today

      • 0 rides

      Yesterday

      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 16 rides

      Cheddar Mountain Bike Routes

      11 miles • 1,706 ft • 24 • Loop •
      A decent loop taking in the best of Rowberrow Warren. Best ridden in dry springtime.
      18 miles • 2,375 ft • 0 • Loop •
      Adapted from a route on OS Maps.
      • 12 miles • 2,215 ft • 23 •
      • 17 miles • 735 ft • 0 •

      Photos of Cheddar Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Cheddar Mountain Bike

      Mountain ash dh track
      mtb
      trail: Rocky Road
      3:27 | 862 | Feb 22, 2013
      Rocky road dh part 1
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      trail: Rocky Road
      0:08 | 260 | Feb 15, 2013
      Lollipop heads
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      trail: The Twins
      7:58 | 40 | Oct 2, 2012
      She's a Waterfall
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      trail: Waterfall
      0:39 | 1021 | Sep 16, 2010
      The Badger Run
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      trail: Badger Run
      4:45 | 920 | Mar 12, 2008

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      oldfogietrailThe Strawberry LinePleasant family friendly hard track. Beware of...
      Jun 17, 2024 @ 1:48pm
      Jun 17, 2024
      oldfogietrailThe TwinsTighter and not as fun as chippy next to it...
      Jun 17, 2024 @ 1:42pm
      Jun 17, 2024
      oldfogietrailThe ChippyPainted by local trail group. A couple of the...
      Jun 17, 2024 @ 1:40pm
      Jun 17, 2024
      TwitchettrailTwin BrooksDefo not a blue. Not quite black, but Ive rode...
      Aug 6, 2022 @ 4:35am
      Aug 6, 2022
      oldfogietrailRocky RoadGets very muddy top half. Rocky in the middle....
      Mar 19, 2022 @ 9:01am
      Mar 19, 2022

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike4836 miles6,706 ft17 miles1,043 ft
      #2,181#7210327026,829
      E-Bike4532 miles6,572 ft15 miles1,043 ft
      #2,626#92126221,964
      Gravel Bike1324 miles1,696 ft8 miles1,043 ft
      #1,717#753423
      Adaptive Bike414 miles640 ft5 miles1,043 ft
      #2,383#8123
      Horse88 miles591 ft2 miles604 ft
      #1,366#6648
      Hike1213 miles1,188 ft4 miles761 ft
      #7,512#2012511468
      Trail Running1213 miles1,188 ft4 miles761 ft
      #7,123#1972511253

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Cheddar?
      Cheddar has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cheddar?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cheddar are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Cheddar?
      There are 4 parking locations listed in Cheddar. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Cheddar?
      The longest trail in Cheddar is Twin Brooks at 1.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ How many trails are in Cheddar?
      Cheddar has a total of 48 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cheddar to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cheddar?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Cheddar is Rocky Road with 369 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cheddar?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Cheddar is Badger Run with 676 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Cheddar?
      Cheddar supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Cheddar?
      The following bike services are available in Cheddar:
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Cheddar directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cheddar?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Cheddar is Rocky Road with an average grade of 6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Cheddar?
      The overall region status for Cheddar is Clear / Green. Out of 27 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 22
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Cheddar?
      Yes, Cheddar supports e-bike riding. There are 26 trails in Cheddar that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Cheddar?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Cheddar are: View all mountain biking routes in Cheddar.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cheddar?
      The most popular Strava segments in Cheddar are:
      • It wasn't me! (7,085 athletes)
      • Short Blast to the bridge (5,425 athletes)
      • Bridge to bridge dash (5,267 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Cheddar.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cheddar?
      Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Cheddar. View all adaptive trails in Cheddar for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Cheddar?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Cheddar directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cheddar?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Cheddar?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cheddar are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Cheddar.
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