WORK has been completed at one of Somerset’s popular tourist destinations, offering a more pleasant experience for visitors.

Cheddar Gorge’s Gorge Walk has been reopened by the National Trust after improvements were made to the pathway.

Heidelberg Materials’ Batts Combe quarry donated materials to the National Trust as part of a significant project to restore and enhance Cheddar Gorge in Somerset.

The work will improve the safety and accessibility of Cheddar Gorge, as well as improve the character of one of Somerset’s most iconic destinations.

The path had deteriorated over time, becoming increasingly challenging for visitors, especially those with mobility issues, to safely use the path.

Speaking about the project, a representative from Heidelberg Materials said: “Phase one of the project is now complete, and phase two will commence this month with the ambition to restore the full walk by summer 2025.”

The stairs at Cheddar Gorge Walk have also improved after undergoing work. (Image: Heidelberg Materials) Cheddar Gorge is the largest gorge in England and is renowned for its limestone cliffs and caves, wide range of wildlife and rare plant species.

The popular walking trail rewards visitors with some of the finest views in Somerset, stretching far across the Mendip Hills.

Lilly Dawson the project manager at the National Trust, said: “We are very grateful to Heidelberg Materials for their generous donation of stone and for working with us and our contractors so flexibly.

“Thanks to them, the path was restored with the most local stone available, which ensured the changes blended well with the character of this well-known landscape.”

Simon Parkes, unit manager at Batts Combe quarry said: “We are delighted to provide ongoing support for this project with the National Trust.

“The updated pathway will benefit both the locals and visitors to Cheddar Gorge and we are looking forward to seeing the completed project.”