Burrington Combe, Limestone gorge in Somerset, England
Burrington Combe extends through the Mendip Hills with steep cliffs revealing multiple layers of Carboniferous limestone and numerous cave entrances along its length.
Archaeological discoveries in the caves of Burrington Combe indicate continuous human presence since the Upper Palaeolithic period, spanning over 10,000 years of settlement.
The 139-hectare gorge contains Aveline's Hole, Sidcot Swallet, and Goatchurch Cavern, which hold inscribed marks from the 16th to 18th centuries.
The B3135 road provides direct access to the gorge, where visitors can explore multiple walking trails, engage in rock climbing, or study geological formations.
The cave system of Goatchurch Cavern stretches for 1,500 meters and descends 61.5 meters, preserving bones of prehistoric animals within its chambers.
Location: Somerset
GPS coordinates: 51.32140,-2.75047
Latest update: May 14, 2025 13:44
Mendip Hills
2.7 km
Aveline's Hole
418 m
Dolebury Warren
2.9 km
Goatchurch Cavern
224 m
Jubilee Clock Tower
3.7 km
GB Cave
2.1 km
Charterhouse Roman Town
3.3 km
Churchill Methodist Church
3.7 km
Batts Combe Quarry
3.8 km
Burrington Camp
479 m
Over Langford Manor
2.3 km
Church of St Andrew
2.7 km
Church of St Michael and All Angels
2.9 km
Church of Holy Trinity, Burrington
1 km
Church of St Hugh
3.5 km
Bourne SSSI, Avon
1.8 km
Church of St Leonard
3.6 km
Waterworks At Blagdon: Pumping Station With Receiving Tanks
3 km
Shipham War Memorial
3.4 km
Masonic Lodge
1.3 km
Manor Farmhouse
3.3 km
Turnpike Trust Mile Marker
3.1 km
Waterworks At Blagdon: Road Bridge Over The By-Wash
3.3 km
Turnpike Cottage
3.4 km
Victoria Jubilee Langford Homes
2.8 km
Butcombe Farmhouse
3.6 km
Lodge To North West Of Alwick Court
3.4 km
Packhorse Bridge On Roadside At Ngr St 4983 5571
3.3 kmReviews
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