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Title: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: nesty on 15:51:26, 31/10/17

Not wanting to over Gorge people! This is Ebbor Gorge. I did a nice day in Wells prior. On way back to Cheddar. I saw signs for Ebbor Gorge and spontaneously decided to do a walk. Just plotted a unplanned walk on the OS and off I went.


Ebbor gorge is far less commercial then Cheddar Gorge. Again free and in the week not many people around, so really have time to explore that crack alone!


Enroute to the Gorge (can just see Glastonbury Tor in distance)

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Approaching the Gorge

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Accending up through the Gorge

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Viewpoint at the top

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Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: Rather be walking on 16:03:48, 31/10/17

Wonderful photos  :)
Walked a round Cheddar gorge many times  :)

you've discovered one of my secret places.  ;)

Jon.

Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: nesty on 16:26:12, 31/10/17

Quote from: Rather be walking on 16:03:48, 31/10/17

Wonderful photos  :)
Walked a round Cheddar gorge many times  :)

you've discovered one of my secret places.  ;)

Jon.

A lovely place. Really enjoyed this walk. Though it might be a bit less secretive now!  ::)

Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:24:45, 31/10/17

Looks a great walk    :)   

Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: nesty on 21:26:12, 31/10/17

Walk on the OS MAP

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Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: nesty on 21:35:50, 31/10/17

Just learned how to host re-size. These might provide better clarity! ::)

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Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: adalard on 09:23:44, 01/11/17

Pictures came out great.  O0


I've never heard of Ebbor Gorge but it looks like a beautiful spot and the view from the top is tremendous.

Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: nesty on 12:38:10, 01/11/17

It's right near Wookey Hole, which I assume grabs more of the tourist exposure.
So Ebbor Gorge might get overlooked by many!

Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: Welsh Rambler on 20:19:58, 02/11/17

Hi Nesty, somebody has to say it 'some more gorgeous photos' well done  O0
Regards Keith

Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: nesty on 20:47:26, 02/11/17

Many thanks for the photo comments.
I have done a few walks in the past on trips, but only discovered this forum earlier in the year.
Not sure how many trips I'll get away with in 2018, as may have to return to that cumbersome thing called 'work' again after taking a year out!

Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: sunnydale on 08:50:16, 04/11/17

Great photos nesty O0

Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: nesty on 14:50:00, 04/11/17

A nice walk this one and not many know about it.
I enjoyed Ebbor Gorge more then Cheddar Gorge.
I like the less commercial places as such. Naturally things like Glastonbury Tor etc, you do just have to do them at some point!

 

Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: Mel on 21:35:37, 09/11/17

Lovely pics nesty (both sets of them!).  I've also not heard of Ebbor Gorge but I had heard of Wookey Hole. 


I'm feeling a visit of the area in general coming on next year  :)


Thanks for posting them and the route  O0

Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: Annejacko on 16:02:56, 13/11/17

Good pics Nesty, it's a lovely spot.

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I'm feeling a visit of the area in general coming on next year

If you come down this way Mel I'm up for a forum meet :)

Title: Re: Mendip Hills: Ebbor Gorge
Post by: April on 18:01:39, 13/11/17

Nice pics Nesty - both sizes  O0