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  Cheddar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cheddar is a village in Somerset, England, situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills nine miles north west of Wells.
Cheddar's other main produce is the strawberry, which gave name to the now disused Strawberry Line railway that ran from Yatton to Wells.
Cheddar is also for Cheddar Gorge, the largest gorge in England, and for Cheddar Caves, where the remains of Cheddar Man were found.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cheddar   (292 words)

  
 gorge
Cheddar Gorge is a steep, narrow limestone gorge.
A gorge may be formed as a waterfall retreats upstream, eroding away the rock at the base of a river valley; or it may be caused by rejuvenation, when a river begins to cut downwards into its channel for some reason – for example, in response to a fall in sea level.
Gorges are common in limestone country (see karst), where they may be formed by the collapse of the roofs of underground caverns.
www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0035308.html   (544 words)

  
 Nathanville
Cheddar is unique with its distinguishing feature - the natural phenomenon of Britain's largest gorge.
The Cheddar Yeo in Gough's Cave is Britain's biggest underground river, and the Gorge Cliffs are Britain's highest inland limestone cliffs.
The Village of Cheddar was an important Roman and Saxon Centre.
groups.msn.com /Nathanville/cheddar.msnw   (200 words)

  
 Show Caves of Britain: The Caves of Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge is one of the most famed beauty spots in the British Isles.
Because of the steepness and narrowness of the gorge and the subsequent congestion which occurs in summer months, coaches are not permitted to travel up the gorge between noon and 6.00 p.m.
Perhaps the best way to approach Cheddar Gorge is from the north, which brings you down the B3371, through the gorge, past the famous caves and into the village.
www.showcaves.com /english/gb/showcaves/CheddarOldham.html   (794 words)

  
 Welcome to Cheddar Caves and Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, United Kingdom.
The whole south side of the Gorge, which includes the highest inland limestone cliffs in Britain and their caves, the 360 acre Nature Reserve, several visitor attractions and most of the Gorge parking, is owned by the 7th Marquess of Bath, of Longleat House.
Cheddar Gorge consists of 360 acres of spectacular views and is Britains biggest gorge.
Cheddar Caves and the Gorge is only part of the story and attraction of this picturesque part of Somerset.
www.birminghamuk.com /cheddar.htm   (397 words)

  
 Cheddar Gorge (game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cheddar Gorge is a word game often played on the BBC radio comedy show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
In terms of audience popularity is third only to the famous Mornington Crescent and the allegedly obscure One Song To The Tune Of Another.
Secondly, "wuthering" did not receive its expected continuation "heights": Cliff Richard was appearing in a stage production of Wuthering Heights at the time.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cheddar_Gorge_(game)   (352 words)

  
 Bay Rose House B&B, Cheddar, Somerset - Cheddar attractions
Cheddar is an ancient settlement and has the remains of a Saxon Royal Palace within the grounds of the Kings of Wessex School.
Cheddar is on the edge of the Somerset Levels, and has a mixture of old cottages in roads such as Lower North Street, with later Victorian and post-war houses.
Cheddar is often used as an overnight stop by people on their way to a holiday in Cornwall and Devon, but the whole Somerset area is a great holiday destination in its own right and too often overlooked when zipping through on the M5.
www.bayrose.co.uk /cheddar.htm   (891 words)

  
 Cheddar cheese online ordering from Cheddar Gorge Cheese co, Somerset, England, UK,
Cheddar cheese was so liked that the kings son, the famous Prince John, purchased a similar amount in 1184.
Cheddar Gorge Cheese is made from locally produced unpasturised milk, from a single selected "clean" herd.
The land around the Cheddar Valley is low lying meadows, frequently waterlogged in winter and benefiting from rich silt deposits following the subsidence of the floods in spring, this makes it some of the finest grazing land in the country, and in turn a wonderfully rich milk source for cheesemaking.
www.cheddargorgecheeseco.co.uk   (1031 words)

  
 Cheddar, cheddar biscuit recipe, red lobster cheddar bay biscuits recipe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Cheddar, first made in about the 16th century, is one of the oldest of English cheeses; it is thought the Romans first introduced the British people to the...
Cheddar Vale Lions hosted the 45 visitors from 27 countries in a day out at the world famous Cheddar Gorge.
In a study of cheddar cheese from the LaTrobe Valley of Victoria, Australia, samples of cheese were analyzed for their chemical composition and were...
www.quickkaraoke.com /cheddar.html   (987 words)

  
 CHEDDAR
Cheddar cheese was first made here in the 12c and was aged in the nearby caves.
Traditionally the firm curd is cut into small bits to drain away the whey and then pressed firmly into cylinders of 12-15 inches wide, wrapped in muslin, coated with wax and aged for a minimum of three months (preferably 18 months).
However Cheddar is famous not only for cheese; it lies at the mouth of a spectacular gorge in the Mendip Hills with panoramic views from cliff-top walk,
www.plus44.com /heritage/cheddar/cheddar.html   (122 words)

  
 Show Caves of Britain: Cheddar Caves & Gorge
Cheddar Gorge is a beautiful valley with a typical karst character.
The caves are located at the lower end of the gorge, near the town of Cheddar.
The Cheddar Caves and Gorge actually are two caves, the larger Gough's Cave, and Cox's Cave.
www.showcaves.com /english/gb/showcaves/Cheddar.html   (390 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar is named for the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England, where it was first developed.
In the 16th century cheddar cheese was enjoyed by...
Canyon, deep, cliff-sided chasm or gorge created by the erosive action of a river.
encarta.msn.com /Cheddar+Gorge.html   (124 words)

  
 Cheddar on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Cheddar and Gruyere cheese are added to the white sauce.
A savory scone, such as this tangy Cheddar cheese with its bite of ground red pepper and mustard, is just as welcome at the tea table as one sweetened with sugar and dried fruit.
Cheddar chive bread is made with aged Wisconsin Cheddar.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/c/cheddar.asp   (528 words)

  
 Off Topic - Conventional Cheddar
Other than someone's misguided attempt to derail Cheddar Gorge into a spiral involving human waste products (which most of you are thankfully unaware) it seems some have a slight problem grasping the point.
The point is not to think of random words but to think of a word that fits grammatically into a possible sentence.
Cheddar Gorge is a place (a bloody great whole in the ground) where a type of cheese was invented and a game - trying to keep a sentence going.
discuss.joelonsoftware.com /?off.9.92490.8   (338 words)

  
 BBC - Seven Wonders - Cheddar Gorge
Carved out in the Ice Age, Cheddar is Britain's largest gorge, boasting an elaborate cave system and limestone cliffs which rise spectacularly from the valley floor.
The cathedral-sized caves are breathtakingly enormous and can be found at the lower end of the gorge, near the town of Cheddar.
The gorge boasts a wide variety of wildlife including nesting Peregrine Falcons and the rare Cheddar Pink flower.
www.bbc.co.uk /england/sevenwonders/west/cheddar-gorge   (223 words)

  
 Bikersweb.co.uk Chaos Crew Forums - Cheddar Gorge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It became first popular under Hanoverian rule as Cheddar George, being the pet name given to George III by Charlotte de Mecklenberg when she found she’d married a King who was convinced he was a small portion of cheese.
Cheddar Gorge is also from the family of games that take their names from famous landmarks.
Cheddar Gorge is also often confused with Pinochet Gorge, where the object is to avoid starting a sentence.
www.bikersweb.co.uk /forum/printthread.php?t=3156&pp=40   (1318 words)

  
 Digital Scalextric at Cheddar Gorge Model Motor Racing Circuit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
HOW TO FIND US Cheddar is well signposted from all the major routes such as the M5 and A38, with brown tourism signs.
As you approach Cheddar, follow all signs for the Caves and Gorge (not Cheddar Village).
The Circuit is mid way between these two car parks, in the courtyard of the Cheddar Cheese Company, which is on your left as you go up the Gorge from Cheddar itself.
www.modelmotorracing.com /location.htm   (142 words)

  
 Visit Cheddar Gorge to admire its rock formations and excellant shops   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Gorge is a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of the calcareous grassland, Karst limestone butresses and Horseshoe Bats.
Popular tourism began with the opening of Cheddar Valley Railway in 1869/1870, which provided workers from towns with the opportunity to enjoy a days outing for the first-time as a Bank Holiday.
Cheddar, both the Village and Gorge today provides both shopping and leisure opportunites for all ages.
www.cheddarsomerset.co.uk /mainbody.htm   (321 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast at Bay Rose House, Cheddar, Somerset; B&B - retreat
We are right at the foot of the Gorge itself and ideally placed for touring both Somerset and the wider South-West and South of England, including Bath, Glastonbury, Wells and Weston-Super-Mare, and also South Wales.
When they see the stunning Cheddar Gorge and all the other things there are to do and see around here, we frequently hear comment that they wished they'd booked for longer here instead - rather than having to cope with the stress of continuing their journey through the holiday traffic jams!
Cheddar Gorge and Caves came 3rd in a 2005 vote by the British public for Britain's Finest Natural Wonder.
www.bayrose.co.uk   (637 words)

  
 I Love Cheese!, Cheese Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Cheddar is a no-brainer for soups, sauces, salads, sandwiches, casseroles, pizza.
One more reason to keep Cheddar stocked in the fridge: it's tasty on its own.
American-made Cheddar is based on the cheese made in Cheddar Gorge, a small village in England.
www.ilovecheese.com /cheese_profile.asp?Cheese=Cheddar   (147 words)

  
 Cheddar Gorge current weather
The weather station is in a sheltered west-facing location in the mouth of Cheddar Gorge, some 400 feet below the hill top.
Winds are largely easterly or westerly, because that's the way the Gorge lies.
The westerly aspect also means that the best of the sun and thus the highest temperatures, are towards the later afternoon and evening.
www.kay-uk.com /wdisplay/wx.html   (118 words)

  
 Hotels near Cheddar. Need a hotel close to Cheddar Gorge?
Need a Hotel close to Cheddar Gorge, we are just 30 minutes drive from Cheddar in a rural location convenient for regional sightseeing.
We are about 30 minutes drive away from Cheddar Gorge in a beautiful rural location which is also convenient for Bath, Bristol and Wells.
Cheddar Gorge is just one of the marvelous places of interest within our region and we are ideally situated for a holiday in this area crammed with places to go and things to see.
www.oldmalthouse.co.uk /13Cheddar.htm   (139 words)

  
 Palaeodietary Research Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Cheddar Gorge, where Gough's and Sun Hole Caves are located, and Cervus elaphus, one of the species hunted at Gough's Cave.
We found that these humans obtained almost all of their animal protein from animals, and despite the prevalence of horse bone at the site, it is unlikely that horse was the main protein source.
We have also undertaken analysis of the 'Red Lady' of Paviland, and the results of that work were published in the recent volume entitled Paviland Cave and the Red Lady: a definitive report, edited by Stephen Aldhouse- Green, University of Wales, Newport.
www.staff.brad.ac.uk /mprichar/PRGPalaeoBritain.htm   (222 words)

  
 Worldisround - Cheddar caves and gorge - Attractions & Amusements in England photos
Cheddar, the home of the world famous Cheddar cheese and also some stunning scenery, from the breathtaking gorge through to the caves and all the wonderful rock formations.
A group of us from Ireland, England, Belgium and the USA visited Cheddar Gorge mid September this year 2004, where we held our Beauty and the Beast convention - a few of the thousands of fans of the series that starred Linda Hamilton, Ron Perlman and Roy Dotrice back in the late eighties.
I think you should add a little about how the gorge was formed for all those poor children who have to do gay geography projects on Cheddar Gorge, or at least add some links to sites with baetter info.
www.worldisround.com /articles/2185   (1831 words)

  
 Cheddar Gorge Route Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
There is an agreed ban on climbing in the Cheddar Gorge during the summer months due to the popularity of the Gorge with tourists (see the Avon and Cheddar guide book for details).
The first route in the Gorge, and being first timers there we decided it was one of those things that has to be done for the sake of history!
Once this is passed, pleasant climbing leads to some crappy tat before the excellent upper wall is climbed, with bit of slapping for the finishing jugs (or falling off).
cloud.prohosting.com /routes/cheddar_gorge.html   (470 words)

  
 Cheddar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Cheddar is a town in Somerset, England, situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills eight miles south east of Taunton.
The town has a population of 5,724 (2002 estimate).
Although the cheese is now made worldwide, only one producer remains in the town itself.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/ch/Cheddar.htm   (130 words)

  
 The Hutchinson Encyclopedia: Cheddar Gorge@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Limestone scenery of the type found at Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, UK, is unique because of its:
Areas such as the Mendip Hills in Somerset, which are formed of limestone, contain a large number of contrasting landforms such as gorges, cliffs, caves, and swallow holes.
Limestone is formed of calcium carbonate, the remains of billions of crushed seashells and other living matter.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:100189799&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf   (142 words)

  
 Cheddar Gorge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cheddar Gorge is the largest gorge in the United Kingdom
In a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers, Cheddar Gorge was named as the 2nd greatest natural wonder in Britain.
This page was last modified 12:52, 2 August 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cheddar_Gorge   (225 words)

  
 Cheddar Gorge in General - Destinations National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Cheddar Gorge is a natural phenomemon created by melting glaciers in the last ice age, the limestone cliffs are the highest and most impressive in Great Britain.
There is the dramatic limestone gorge that is cut out in the rock and the collection of tourist attractions in the lower gorge.
The gorge itself is three and a half miles long and is cut into the limestone rock on the south face of the Mendip Hills.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /destinations-national/cheddar-gorge-in-general   (275 words)

  
 Cheddar Gorge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
First up we took the Bus Tour, this is a must, it takes you up the gorge road and back again, with the tour guide giving details and information about certain parts of the Gorge cliffsides, the ride back down was the best!!, the bus stopped outside the first of the Cheddar Showcaves Gough's Cave.
This is one of the fabulous mirror pools in the caves, not a clear photo, but its one of the many reasons to go and see these wonders underground to see what they are really like.
Other things to do here for the adventurous, is go adventure caving, walk along the Gorge clifftops, and rock climbing, but for us, it was a fantastic day out, one my nephew and I certainly enjoyed, and I would love to go back for another look sometime......
members.aol.com /ptravelog/Cheddar.html   (138 words)

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