...Vobes Special Features...

The Cheddar Gorge

In March of 2008, Paul Stoneman and I took a trip to one of Britain's greatest natural features, the Cheddar Gorge in Somerset.

You will be able to listen to the individual audio clips after broadcast on the main show very soon.

Photos...

Listen our adventures online:

Part 1

And some pictures...

The Cheddar Gorge in Somerset
The Cheddar Gorge is comprised of limestone and took millions of years to evolve.
The Vobes at Cheddar Gorge in Somerset
On a clear day you can probably see to Wales!
Paul finds a small passage.
Paul finds a small passage in the side of the Cheddar Gorge.
Just look at the huge cliff face..
Just Look at the huge cliff face.
It doesn't really show the full impact.
It is hard to really capture the full impact of the Cheddar Gorge by photographs.

Part 2

The Cheddar Gorge lays to the north west of of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. The limestone rock rises up too a height of some 700 feet and is the home of feral sheep, raven and peregrine falcons to name but a few. The Gorge was roded away from millions of tons of water rushing through the Mendip Hills during the ice age period. It most likely that the underground caverns assisted the construction as they collasped under the weight of the ice and water.

Cheddar Reservoir
This misty picture is an early morning view of the Cheddar Reservoir.
Pumping Station at the Cheddar Reservoir.
This is the pumping station on the edge of the Cheddar Reservoir.
The Cheddar Village Pub
The Boys enjoy a beer after a long hard walk along the Cheddar Gorge, well deserved, I can tell you!
The Cheddar Village Minster Church
I believe this is Cheddar's Minster. A lovely old church, alas we didn't go inside..
The Cheddar Village Market Cross
This is the 15th century Market Cross, directly in front of our B&B in Cheddar!
The Cheddar Village Bed and Breakfast
The Vobes Bed and Breakfast room at the Arundel House in Cheddar, Somerset. I know you like to see exactly where I sleep. Lovely double bed and very comfy!
Paul gets drunk!
Paul is looking worse for wear and is starting to get drunk. I have to carry him back to the hotel!
Time for a Cuppa
You certainly get a good cup of tea at Derek's Tea Rooms just down from the Cheddar Gorge.
Falling Rocks
Risking life and limb for this show, I am not too impressed withthe potential falling rocks of the Cheddar Gorge!

  • Relevant Sites

    Real Cheddar Cheese

    If you like cheese, why not visit the only cheesemaker in Cheddar still producing the genuine article and have a sample of that delicious Cave Matured Cheddar! You wont regret it!

    The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company...

    The Cheddar Caves

    It is an incredible experience to wonder down the amazing caves at Cheddar and walk in the footsteps of Richard Gough who foundthe largest cave in the Gorge.

    The Cheddar Caves...

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