Cheddar Gorge base jumping is just base jumping at Cheddar Gorge.
Base jumping is a sport where someone jumps of a solid/fixed object that is high above the ground and pulls the string attatched to their parachute which is on their back, so they land safely on the ground. (Cheddar Gorge is a limestone gorge in Somerset.)
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Cheddar Gorge is on the south side of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. It starts from the village of Cheddar and the B3135 road winds up through the base of the gorge onto the top of the Mendip Hills.
Cheddar Gorge is being used in different ways, these include popular activities, such as; BASE jumping, Rock climbing and caving. Tourists use the area of Cheddar Gorge for visits to Gough's cave and Cox's cave. Local Residents use it for bird watching as their are many different types of birds living in the hills. The Mendip Hills are an area of natural beauty. Cheddar gorge is also being used for Hiking, Walking and Riding.
The nearest town to Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, England, is Cheddar itself. This village is located just a short distance from the gorge and serves as a popular base for visitors exploring the natural attractions and caves in the area. Cheddar is known for its cheese and stunning landscapes, making it a significant destination in the region.
Cheddar Gorge is 400ft Deep And 3 Miles Long :)
people visit cheddar gorge because of its gift shop
Messrs Gough & Cox discovered different caves which were part of Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge is a rift valley made in prehistoric times.
There is cheese in cheddar gorge because it is there to ripen and that's why it is called cheddar gorge
The name "Cheddar Gorge" originates from the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England, where the gorge is located. The word "Cheddar" is believed to derive from the Old English term "ceador," meaning "waterfall," referring to the area's natural features. The gorge itself was formed during the last Ice Age and has become renowned for its dramatic cliffs and stunning scenery, as well as its association with Cheddar cheese, which originated in the region.
Cheddar - the village, and Cheddar Gorge - the feature, holding Goughs' and Cox's Caves (show-caves). Ironically one dairy uses the exit tunnel in commercial-rival Wookey Hole, at the foot of Ebbor Gorge only a few miles from Cheddar, to mature its own Cheddar Cheese!
Somerset in the South West of England.
400ft Deep