The site extends for some 5 km from west to east. Near its eastern end it is divided by a gap used by the A38 road and the disused Cheddar Valley railway line. From west to east the site includes these hills:Crook Peak, reaching 191 metres (627 ft), a prominent feature from the surrounding landscape. Evidence of early human occupation includes a polished flint axe. A ridge to the south east of Crook Peak, known as 'The Razor', is used by the West Mendip Soaring Association to fly model aircraft in south-westerly / southerly or north-easterly winds.[1]o)Compton Hill, above the village of Compton Bishopo)Wavering Down, reaching a height of 211 metres (692 ft)o)Cross Plain, above the village of Crosso)Shute Shelve Hill, east of the A38 road, reaching a height of 233 metres (764 ft), above the town of Axbridge and adjoining Axbridge Hill and Fry's HillMost of the site is owned by the National Trust.A long-distance footpath, the Mendip Way, follows much of the northern boundary of the site.
Climbing Area:
South West & Southern
Rock Type:
Limestone
Importance:
CRoW Land:
No
Ownership:
Unknown
No. of Routes:
2
Within National Park:
No
Year Developed:
Grid Reference:
ST386554
Parking and Approach
King's Wood between Cross Plain and Shute Shelve Hill is owned by the National Trust operate a small car park
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