Cheddar Gorge Circular

Cheddar Gorge is England's largest and most spectacular gorge, featuring almost vertical limestone cliffs rising 400ft (122m) above the valley floor. This 4-mile (6.4km) circular walk allows hikers to essentially 'walk the rim' of the entire chasm. Starting from Cheddar village, the route ascends a steep, rocky path on the south side of the gorge to wide, grassy clifftops offering panoramic views across the Somerset Levels to Glastonbury Tor. You then cross the road at the top (Black Rock) and return via the similarly spectacular northern rim. Deep below, the winding road and the famous Cheddar Caves attract tourists, but the high ridgeline is surprisingly wild and dramatic.

Sierra Negra Volcano Hike Galápagos. Sierra Negra is a massive shield volcano on the southern end of Isabela Island, Ecuador, within the Galápagos National Park. As an Official Marked Trail, the 16km guided tour from Puerto Villamil transitions from humid highlands into one of the largest calderas on Earth. The floor of the 10km-wide Sierra Negra caldera is covered in black basaltic lava flows. Beyond the main rim, the trail continues to the Volcán Chico lava fields, where geothermal activity has created a landscape of colorful sulfur deposits and parasitic vents. Note: The information on this page is for general guidance. Trail conditions and safety regulations can change. Mandatory naturalist guides are required for all visitors. Compiled from publicly available sources — not a field report.