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Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve

Tourist attraction β€’ Nature preserve

One of the Best Places To Visits in Wookey Hole


Address

Deerleap, Wookey Hole, Wells BA5 1AY, United Kingdom

Website

www.gov.uk

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (696 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Priya W. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 49 reviews
    Such a stunning place. My other half and I are very much into our hill walks and exploring the beautiful parts of England we often take for granted. We travelled all the way from Wolverhampton for a long weekend away in Somerset and planned a few days out. Ebbor Gorge was definitely the highlight of our stay. You find yourself walking through a forest to be met with the beautiful stoney Gorge. We walked up the gorge onto an open space and found a cliff edge. We sat safe distance away from the edge and enjoyed a little packed lunch there. The views were amazing and well worth the up and down walking around. I'd definitely recommend this beauty spot for a day out.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Fliss W. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 220 reviews
    Stunning walk. Good footwear and plenty of hours daylight a must due to very rocky paths and cliff edges. A decent level of fitness is also required. We did it with our 5 year old without much bother. Really beautiful views once at the top. Downside, we came in our van and couldn't get into the car park due to a height restriction barrier (I don't get the point of this at all), we therefore had to park in a large passing place up the road which is far from ideal.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Melly K. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 633 reviews
    A walk for the more physically fit and experienced rambler. Not suitable for very small children or people with mobility issues. Dog friendly but must be kept on leads to protect wildlife and for their own safety. Initially the steps down into the woodland are quite steep in areas and can be slippery when wet. At the bottom you will be met by a beautiful broad leaf woodland with a small stream running trough it and lots of wild plants, ferns, berry and animals to spot. We found a wicker sculpture of a bear, but there may be more in other areas of the trails. The walk up trough the gorge is very steep and rocky, walking shoes are a must, and care should be taken as it is uneven and unstable in many places. Once at the top there is a beautiful viewing point over the gorge, making the climb up worth while. Plenty of space to sit and enjoy the view, take photos, catch your breath. (be careful as there are no barriers). The trail back to the carpark loops back down to the woods and up the other side to the carpark. At he top there is a picnic area and some benches to rest on. Also a viewing area back over to the gorge. The carpark is free with a height restriction of 7ft. Next to the car park there is another grassed area to sit and relax plus an information area telling you all about the history of the gorge. On the maps there are a few trails that are coloured, you will notice through the walk, trees are marked with colours to keep you on the right track. No toilets nearby. No place for buying refreshments so take your own. We really enjoyed this trail and will definitely revisit again. Tip: take a camera and binoculars.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Katy B. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 45 reviews
    Lovely little circular walk with nice views. Could have done with slightly better signage or another map half way round as we got a little disoriented trying to get back to the car. Make sure in wet weather you use appreciate footwear as climbing up the rocks may be slippy in simple trainers. Best to keep dogs on lead after the ascent due to the cliff edges
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Daniel Y. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 17 reviews
    Stunning walk though the woods and up the trails of the gorge. Quite difficult terrain, scrambling up a small stream in some places, so appropriate footwear and walking ability is necessary. The views from the designated cliff viewpoint are no less than stunning. The entire loop took around an hour, about 2km. Recommended!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mark C. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely scenic walk, with a little scramble to get to some great views
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ethan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great trails to walk. Some parts which can get extremely muddy but overall very enjoyable. Would be extra cautious walking up the gorge as it can be very slippery and sometimes have water running down it.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Stefano M. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely two-mile-ish loop of a walk through pleasant woods. There is an amazing view across the Gorge half way round. Note that there are very steep descents and at one point a Scrabble up some rocks which can be quite difficult when wet so you really need to take care. If taking a dog, make sure it will be capable of doing this also. For example a dog like a Greyhound or Saluki will hugely struggle, or an elderly dog might not be able to manage the climb. Ensure they are on lead when you see the viewpoint halfway round and be careful of kids wandering too close to the edge.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Giovanni P. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 101 reviews
    Great walk with the kids in the gorge. The climb is not difficult nor long but a bit slippery in places, so hiking boots are highly recommended. Great views on our way down across beautiful meadows. From Wookey Hole it took us 1.5 hours to walk approximately 5km.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 John B. 11 months ago on Google β€’ 16 reviews
    The carpark and entrance are free to enter, though there is a height restriction so cars only, a campervan may be to high for access, this Stunningly Beautiful Enchanting natural landscape, be prepared for steep climbs and some mud after rain, so take appropriate footwear. The bluebells and wood aneneme were a delight to behold and the bird song was intoxicatingly sweet to the ears, with the wild dear roaming freely, and rabbits leaping around, this place is amazing, and the view to Glastonbury Tor in the distance a sight to be hold. Look out for the bear!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ms M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful walks Beautiful scenery great place for the family and a very good way of getting fresh air, excerise and a general feel good feeling πŸ˜€
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Philip Chacko J. 2 years ago on Google
    A worthwhile experience across woodlands and rocky terrain if one chooses the red route. Hiking through the gorge, one can reach the view point that looks out on to the Glastonbury Tor. Saw a rock climbing area for enthusiasts en route the hike. Might be slippery on wet days. If you are looking for an intense hike over 2 hours, this is the one for you!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Emma 10 months ago on Google β€’ 5 reviews
    *DON’T ATTEMPT THIS IF YOU NEED A WALKING STICK - SCRAMBLE REQUIRED* Ended up here by chance after skipping Cheddar Gorge because it was too busy on a bank holiday. Really lovely! Had no idea there was a viewpoint or a scramble, so that was a nice surprise! Couple of things to note - There was no water/stream. It was a sunny 20c day in May, so it had dried up to mud (mentioning in case you are hoping to take your dog for a paddle as we were). The trail begins by the information sign - you have to climb over the grey stone stile/wall there (caused some confusion for everyone, including us πŸ˜‚). The β€œrocky path up” is actually a light but steep scramble - also a really fun surprise. Don’t try the red (full/long) trail if you have mobility issues / use a walking stick. A lady ahead of us was struggling and got stuck on the scramble up. There is a blue/accessible trail - try that one instead.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Helen C. 11 months ago on Google β€’ 71 reviews
    Amazing walk, definitely not for the faint hearted as some of the routes you need to scramble up quite a steep rocky path. Wonderful views from the view points! Worth going for that, even when drizzling

  • 5/5 The Hot Tub M. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 12 reviews
    Awesome walk through & around the gorge. Stunning views at the top. Must do if ever in the area

  • 5/5 Louisa C. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful walks Beautiful scenery great place for the family and a very good way of getting fresh air, excerise and a general feel good feeling πŸ˜€

  • 5/5 acidhouse1988 1 year ago on Google
    What a "gorge"ous place for a walk. Highly recommended. Take a picnic you won't be disappointed with those views.

  • 4/5 RICHARD D. 10 months ago on Google
    Lots of lovely views from the footpaths, the car park has a height restriction bar across the entrance.

  • 5/5 James R. 8 months ago on Google
    Wonderful place for a walk, make sure you are wearing good footwear as if you do the walk down into the gorge there's a mix of walking scrambling and light climbing.

  • 5/5 Andrea Asuncion (. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is stunning. We came across it during our weekend away in Somerset. We brought our puppy who absolutely loved it and was brave enough to climb the Gorge. Definitely easier going up than down though. Will be back again with the kids


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • βœ“οΈ Hiking

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