Americans in England - DRIVING through CHEDDAR GORGE |BEAUTIFUL Place
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- Опубликовано: 29 май 2024
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In this video, we wanted to share our lovely drive through Cheddar Gorge on our way home from a lovely family holiday. I thought it would be nice to share. I hope you all enjoy these new videos. Please like, subscribe, and leave comments. As always, thank you for watching and all the support!
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Guys can I make a suggestion.
Before you're time is up in the UK, please visit the Lake District in the north West of England.
It truly is heaven on earth, and you'll kick yourself if you do not go.
The beautiful village and towns of Windermere, Grasmere and Ambleside are a must visit.
The problem is, no amount of words or pictures do this region of England justice, it is stunning and has to be seen.
But preferably in the summer, in fact I'll be there myself next week, no idea where, but we're staying in some cottage my daughter has booked.
Beautiful place I've enjoyed visiting many times, but tends to get overcrowded in summer. The real hidden treasure of England is the north east, Northumberland and Durham. They enjoy driving, and the drive up the Northumberland coast past the castles of Walk, Dunstanbourgh, and Bamburgh then, if the timing is right, over the causeway to Lindisfarne Island and it's castle is something special.
I'll second that. Although the rain can be something else, too! But as you enjoy driving, and Chris is clearly a very patient and considerate driver, I think you would really love going over some of the passes and high back roads? The road over Hard Knott and Wrynose passes is perhaps the most spectacular and surprisingly remote - albeit very narrow, and oncoming traffic can be frustrating when it is busy. A short hike up to the top of the hill from the Hard Knott Summit gives you one of the best mountain views in England.
And if you want one of the prettiest and most magnificent views in all England, Tarn Hows. With a superb easy walk round a crazily-scenic lake high in the hills. But SO many amazing places to see, and SO much amazingly-pretty scenery especially in the Autumn.
@Lilly8Listens I was there last week and stayed in a hotel in Windermere.
The first 2 days was glorious sunshine, but the remaining 5 days were a washout weather wise. That said, not once were our spirits dampened, and went about our tours and cruises as normal, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
We have to bear in mind that the Lake District is lush and green, and that only happens due to the rainfall it experiences....so, just embrace it, after all it's the Lake District we want to see, not, The Dusty Barren District.
@@Topgooner01 Yeh, I am becoming a bit too much of a fair weather merchant in my old age. 😄😄
As you've found, the west of Britain is a lot more hilly than the east. Crossing the Pennines would make a great driving video too (google Snake Pass), and wait till you see the Lake District.
Thank you so very much for your wonderful recommendations! I have Google now planning our trips. Truly appreciate your comment and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Snake Pass is a great scenic drive not forgetting to drive to the Derwent Dams and Fairholmes. Its only a few miles from where I live in Sheffield. I drive through a village called Bradfield to get there past loads of scenic reservoirs.
Beautiful. Almost a crime not to stop and have a walk around, soak it all in. 🙂
We are planning a trip back just to enjoy it. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Living in Bristol, Cheddar is a common day trip location. I have many happy childhood memories from there. If you ever drive through Bristol check out the Avon Gorge, which has the Clifton suspension bridge. Not the same wow factor but if you go up to the top the views are amazing.
Thank you so very much for your wonderful insight about the bridge. We definitely appreciate your time sharing. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
As a military family, have you been to the American Cemetery in Cambridge? It contains the graves of American military personnel who died in WW2. It's beautifully maintained and a very humbling location.
We have yet to go but will definitely go and pay our respect. Thank you for your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
And no cheese tasting, that's what Cheder is renowned for
No, but we already have a return trip planned to try that and check out the caves. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Hi , I know that you've done Foxton locks, but could I suggest '' Tardebigge flight of locks the longest flight of locks in Britain, and also the Pont-y - Cysyllte aquaduct
You definitely need to visit The Cotswolds and Devon and Cornwall and Dartmoor and especially Wistmans Wood and Haytor and Boscastle in Cornwall. You will be amazed. @@DaydreamersBarn
I first drove through here about 7 years ago after visiting Glastonbury. Last year I stopped off for an ice cream after working at Glastonbury festival. Then I had a late afternoon drive through here yesterday at 17.15 when the shops had closed and the crowds had gone. I had to stop for some goats which had come down off the cliffs. I recommend continuing to the village of Priddy which has a famous folk festival in July. I'm from Yorkshire and live near the Peak District so it reminds me a little of Castleton with the gift shops then the drive up through the Winnats Pass which is a lot steeper to drive up whilst avoiding the sheep and hikers. Also for epic scenery try Malham Cove and Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales. We really are very lucky to have so much beautiful scenery in such a small area.
Lovely, hopefully, on our next trip, we see the goats. That would have been a lovely drive. Thank you so much for sharing about your drive and the festival in July. We appreciate your time sharing with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I'm from the South of England, I was a baby first time i went to Cheddar on a family holiday obviously don't remember but I've been back many many times even stayed here for my honeymoon because this part of England is so beautiful ❤
It is so beautiful! I'm so glad it's something we all get to enjoy and appreciate
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
It really is a real pleasure to have a family like yours in the U.K. ! Never forgetting your service for our safety ! I truly think most of us here see you as close kin. Bless you.
You are so very kind. We really love being here and seeing as much as we possibly can. I believe we are truly blessed to be able to call this home away from home. We will continue the channel when we return to the US because we love you all so much! We appreciate your love and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I live in the UK but never been to cheddar gorge, but I have been to the Grand Canyon and it was amazing. I took a helicopter flight over it, then landed at the bottom and had a speedboat trip along the Colorado river. An experience I will never forget 😊
How lovely a helicopter ride over the Grand Canon! I bet that was a lovely experience. Thank you for coming along with us for this adventure. We appreciate your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Part of your heart always in England! Well your company is amazing, you are a lovely family our Hearts will travel home with you when you leave. Let’s not forget you are not just here for your amazing adventures and heartwarming videos. Your family sacrifice your home your friends and family for all our freedom. Thank you for your service
I completely agree with you. We are so thankful that we are here and have the opportunity to experience as much as we are. Thank you so much for all of the love and support that you pour into us. It is felt and appreciated. We appreciate you coming along with us for all of our adventures. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I’m so so happy you have visited my home county of Somerset.. You really need to come back and stop for a proper visit at Cheddar Gorge, have a cream tea and stock up on cave matured cheddar cheese, it’s the best cheese in the world 😊see the sword in the stone and go in the caves… you won’t be disappointed. It’s one of our favourite Sunday afternoon walks through the gorge and a stop for ice cream. I’ve also been lucky enough to have visited the Grand Canyon and wow that is absolutely a truly magnificent sight to see.
We absolutely loved it. Thank you so very much for coming along with us. We are so glad we're exploring and so blessed to be able to have this opportunity. Thank you so much for your time sharing with us and everything. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I remember hitch hiking through the gorge on my way to Cornwall 60 years ago, “Cheddar man” was still inside Gough’s cave then; when my friend and I reached the end of the gorge we saw some people waving to us from a barn across a field, when we went over it was a bunch of locals who had converted a barn into a cider house with barrels lined up along a plank and hay bales for seats. So we sat and had a drink with them. Great times!
I did the same in 1982, I hitched from the east midlands going to Minehead and when the driver went through the gorge I was gobsmacked. Watching this video brought back so many good memories.
@@stephenkorky1014 About 20 of my mates used to go to minehead butlins every year and allways went to chedder in the 80s
@@davehoward22 Yes. I was knocking a bird off at Butlins and I would sneak in and stay in her chalet for a week, then go home for a week and back down again. She worked in a burger bar so I had free meals. Mostly pissed all of the time on the local cider named natch. On the forth time I got caught by security sneaking out to go into town one morning and got barred from all Butlins for ten years. So that put an end to that. Have you been to Wachet! Lovely little fishing port. Got stuck there one night and a landlady of a pub put me up because I was stuck.
Fantastic memories, I was 20 at the time.
Thank you so very much for your wonderful comment and time sharing. We will definitely be returning. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@stephenkorky1014 We used to go in october at the end of the season and there was a magic mushroom field bang next to butlins
Have you been to Yorkshire yet? From Ilkley up wharfedale to Bolton Abbey and from there to Burnsall and on to Grassington and Kettlewell then down to Skipton where you can visit the small castle and see the barges on the canal. So many beautiful dales and villages and then obviously York
Thanks for all the lovely recommendations. We truly appreciate your time adding them to my ever growing list! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Worth a visit to the caves at Cheddar Gorge.
Completely agree. We will be back to check it out in more detail! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I went to the Grand Canyon in 2007 with my family as part of a road trip arranged by my son. The majesty and scale were staggering, a different kind of beauty to what you find here in the UK, but both equally impressive and beautiful in their own way.
I do agree with you. It is a different kind of beauty, and I am so glad we experienced it. We are planning a return trip. Thank you for sharing with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I have been through the Cheddar Gorge but, sadly, I was 7 so didn't appreciate it , I will visit again, however, I have been to the Grand Canyon & oh my goodness, it takes your breath away , the different layers of strata worn away over millenia by the Colorada river , the natural phenomena of the different states is the very thing that folk need to see (whilst adhering to strict rules & not wrecking it)
Well, I can imagine I was here in england when I was just a little one. I completely understand not truly understanding and appreciating things at such a young age.I'm so glad that you were able to come along with us and enjoy the adventure with us. We appreciate all of your time and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Try visiting during the winter months when there are far fewer tourists. Also try walking from Blackrock across the top to Cheddar village - which I have done. You get a different perspective of it - not just visually but you get a sense of time....ancient time...which is fascinating. Bones of ancient rhinoceroses, horses, and hyenas, as well as humans, have been found all over this area. The area is steeped in prehistory., but you do have to look below the 'touristy facade'.
We try to where ever we go. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris.
My wife and I got to see Cheddar Gorge on a coach trip, a few years back. Because of that I was looking out for goats grazing on the cliffs, which have the job of keeping the greenery under control. I didn't spot any. :( It looked like a great day out.
That is awesome! Thank you so much for your time sharing with us. We appreciate it. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
wow finally in my neck of the woods
Oh, how lovely! We're so happy to be able to travel and see this beautiful country! Thank you for your comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Whitby is a lovely fishing town in North Yorkshire, Get to Thirsk the home of James Heriot and head towards Scarborough, up Sutton bank but stop at the top and take a little walk the views are great. Get to Pickering and turn left to Whitby the home of captain Cook and bramstokers Dracula.
Lovely, thank you for all the recommendations! We appreciate your time sharing with us and your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@DaydreamersBarn Whitby & close by Robin Hoods Bay are amazing
Nice. I went rock climbing there back in the 70s. Beautiful area and the views from the top are even better but quite energetic to get up there.
Thank you so much for sharing.It really is a beautiful area.We are so thankful that we drove through it, and we are planning to see it once more. We appreciate your time and comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
"Chy dwr" = house water. Lots of quieter gorges on Mendip (Ebbor, Goblin). The Romans had lead/silver mines at the top of Cheddar. See also Wells and Glastonbury nearby. Not like East Anglia!
The Roman mines are around Charterhouse if I recall correctly and the little valley with the wonderful name "Velvet Bottom" - loads of rabbits there too. Loved walking Ebbor Gorge it was a real hidden gem. Goblin Combe used to be a favourite until one of the local landowners started blocking off a lot of the footpaths, the main valley path stayed open but a lot of the more interesting circular walks around it got obstructed. You could get to Lion Rock but that was about it. Haven't been back there for twenty years mind you so my information may be somewhat dated! 🙂
Wow, lovely! Thank you so very much for your time it took you to share all this wonderful information. We hope you enjoyed the ride with us. Thank you for your time watching and leaving us this lovely comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@philk9227 I used to have a favourite walk with my dogs - from the Swan at Rowberrow, up past Dolebury Camp, over Black Down then Piney Sleight and down to a pub in Cheddar (can't remember the name - that had a 'bohemian' clientele). 25 years ago now. That 'little valley' has Black Rock and Longwood nature reserves and the 'gruffy ground' remnants of mining activity. I think that leads up to Charterhouse? The only place I've been caving is GB cave at Charterhouse. Maybe I'll get to Priddy Folk Fest this year - love to have a session or 2 in the Queen Vic. I used to cycle to Priddy Fair from Bristol.
@@DaydreamersBarn As others have mentioned, it's lovely to see you getting around the country. I seriously believe that Chris will miss driving in England.
@@tomrainboro3728 Nice. That valley does lead up to the car parking near Charterhouse. I used to live in Bristol myself then, over in South West Wales these days. It’s funny but my one and only pot holing trip took place in Burrington Combe at Sidcot Swallet if my memory serves me! No it was not Sidcot that was too scary I think it was a cave called Goatchurch. Either way ‘it’s a small world
My work unit it based not too far from cheddar!get to drive throu at least twice a week,and visit it with mrs and kids on a weekend for a morning,walk up and down shops,tasting all the cheese and cider,👍🙏🏻🍻
Wow, how wonderful. Lovely memories made. Thank you for sharing with us. We appreciate your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I went to Cheddar in 1959 on a Cowplain Junior School school trip. We went in a cave/s and saw the 'witch', I also saw the skeleton of Cheddar man.
Not been back though. Made an impression on me though.
Oh, nice. Thank you for sharing with us. We're so glad you could come along with us on our adventure. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I have vague memories of being there around 1950. Back then, family holidays were spent touring a small part of the country, camping mainly on farms. Wookey Hole and Wells Cathedral were other places visited on the same trip.
Not so many cars in those days, though there would have been many coach outings, so it could still be busy.
I was just thinking the same thing; it must be fifty-odd years since I was there, also doing Wookey and Wells and there were plenty of tour coaches, but at least it hadn't become a four-mile linear car-park back then.
We definitely want to return and check out the Is cathedral in Wookey Hole. We truly appreciate your comment and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Cheddar gorge is the most famous of the gorges in the Mendip Hills, another one to visit is Burrington Combe where the Rock of Ages is. It is reputedly the place where Augustus Montague Toplady the founder of Methodism sheltered from a storm and was inspired to write the Famous Hymn
Thanks for the tips! We really appreciate your time sharing with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Hells bells I returned to England in 1993 and all I have seen of my homeland in that time is mainly Blackpool and the town I am living in,. Well done to you both. And glad you enjoyed it❤❤❤
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Hi I have been to Cheddar many years ago both to the caves and the gorge. My late father was a Bristolian so we occasionally visited when we went to see his parents.
It's not as spectacular as Grand Canyon in my opinion. I flew over the Grand Canyon when I was serving in the RAF flying on VC10s from Albuquerque to Nellis AFB in Nevada.
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. We really appreciate you coming along with us today and taking the time to share. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I worked in cheddar for 12 months - my lunchbreaks were the most relaxing affairs. There is also a reservoir at the bottom of the gorge you can walk around. Its a wonderful part of the country.
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Living in the north west, though I’d heard of the cheddar gorge, I just had a vague impression of a gorge where the cheese comes from; quite an impressive drive through, and you’re right about taking your own country for granted👍
We're so glad we could share with you. It was so beautiful a lot of cars and people but still magnificent in its own right. You're so happy that you could come along with us. Thank you so much for all the love and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
The first time you are in the West country and a complete stranger says in a soft West country burr before serving you tea or whatever:
'Hello, my lovely!'
prepare for your heart to melt, and part of it to remain forever in the land of King Arthur and Merlin.....
Love it! I call everyone love. I love it here, and it's just made my heart so happy getting to explore and experience this beautiful country. Thank you for your comment and time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
ive lived here my whole life and never been here...its stunning thankyou!!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for coming along with us. We really appreciate you. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
It may not compare to the Grand Canyon, but at least it's quintessentially Britsh, you're not likely to get stranded without water, no snakes nor bears to worry about, and afternoon-tea is always at hand.!!
Enjoy.
used to be adder snakes near the Cheddar area - there are certainly still adders in and around Mendip
Love it, you are right, my friend! Nothing too dangerous other than your own risk, climbing the rocky walls. We appreciate your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Cheddar is a bit of a tourist trap but I loved the village and gorge. And the caves, Jacobs ladder and the nearby sites - Wells and Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Tor and so on. Been past the Grand Canyon which is amazing but was very very hot! Natural landscapes take your breath away.
Oh, thank you for your insight and recommendations. We truly appreciate your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
A great day to see Cheddar Gorge, with the sun shining. I've visited and been inside the limestone caves at Cheddar, which are quite a sight. I've also been lucky enough to visit the Grand Canyon in Arizona, which is obviously on a different scale and very impressive - flew over the Canyon in a helicopter in the late afternoon.
It was a beautiful day! I bet flying over the Grand Canyon was so magical. Thank you so very much for your time.Sharing and supporting our channel! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@DaydreamersBarn Cheers! 👍😃
Wonderful video, living in a big city we don't see many sites like this, but overall the UK is full of towns and villages with green fields and hills and a few rocks as well, hope you bought some mature cheddar cheese
Thank you so much for coming along with us. We are so grateful you enjoyed this adventure. We
Appreciate your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Hehe well as you're finding Norfolk, being very flat is not representative of the whole of the UK. Lovely drive...now the important thing...did you come back with any cave-aged Cheddar cheese?! I have friends in Bristol, so pretty near to the gorge, I can recommend a look around there too, and one of Brunel's wonderful bridges, The Clifton Suspension bridge, and his SS Great Britain steam ship and museum. If you can have a few days coming further north, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Lake District, up to Scotland and the Islands, and over to Ireland I know you'd love it.
Almost definitely. We absolutely love exploring everywhere and not just Norfolk. We love Scotland, Wales, Cornwall/ England, and the entire island. We definitely want to see ireland. This place is my home away from home. I absolutely love the recommendations!! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Welcome to Somerset - you were just down the road from me! I have cycled that road through the gorge many times (but many years ago, when I was young, slim and fit...).
There are a lot of other similar looking rock formations all round this area, but their 'gorges' are much shorter than this famous Cheddar one.
You were lucky with the weather - the reason that everything was so green in this video is because its been very rainy for most of April & May round here (remember when you had that very sunny spell recently? we had torrential rain instead...).
I've also seen the Grand Canyon a few times (including flypasts in planes and a helicopter) but I don't think it is at all comparable with Cheddar Gorge - if the Grand Canyon is a mountain, then Cheddar Gorge isn't much more than a large pebble in comparison.
I hope you enjoyed our hills (bit of a change from Norfolk...)!
It was a beautiful adventure! We can't wat to explore even more. Just love all the wonderful surprises this lovely country has to offer. Thank you for all your lovely comments, time sharing, and all your support! We appreciate you, dear friend. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Lynton & Lynmouth in north Devon is also beautiful. Matlock in Derbyshire is stunning too.
Indeed it is! Cheers, Chris.
I visited the Gorge and did the caves tour with my family, sometime in the late 50s or early 60s. I remember the feeling of the rock walls rising up around us. In the caves themselves, the stalagmites and stalactites were magnificent and the guide did the 'scare the tourists' thing of turning off the lights so we could experience the absolute pitch black darkness, deep underground for a few moments (he did warn us first!). I bought a little 'gem-tree' in the gift shop for my father.
We travelled all over Great Britain staying in many different country Vicarages and Rectories where my father did locums, since we couldn't afford a holiday abroad as so many were beginning to do in that time period. I thought it was pretty boring at the time, but now I'm incredibly grateful I got to see so much of my country - especially since I've been involuntarily stuck elsewhere in the world for many years. I miss it so much and can't wait to get back.
I did a fair bit of driving around the US on business and for pleasure in the early 80s, and we planned to see the Grand Canyon, however we somehow missed the turn-off and then couldn't find it. Hard to imagine how you could lose something as big as the GC, but we did it!! We did see lots of other wonderful places though. I especially loved driving south on the 101 highway from San Franscisco to LA...oh, and 'accidentally' ending up staying overnight at the Plaza Hotel in New York (it's story, but won't tell it here...)
Well, we truly appreciate your time sharing with us, and I hope you do get to return! It is so wonderful to read all the stories you all share. Thank you so much for your comment and support! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
And some of the best strawberries you can find in the UK.
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I went to cheddar gorge about 10 years ago on the way home from a week in a cottage on the edge of Dartmoor National park. We had a rest stop there for about 2 hours not enough time to really explore I think dad went to a cheese shop me and mum went into a souvenir type shop then we all went to a sweet shop that makes the sweets on site if I remember correctly then went to a cafe had a tea/coffee and something to eat went for a walk along the town before we drove through the gorge on the way home. It was only I flying visit and I want to return but just haven’t got round to it
That sounds like a great time when you visited. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Chris
Wonderful! A beautiful area.
We agree! Thank you, friend. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I see that you missed out the caves there, they are fantastic
We did unfortunately , but are planning a return trip very. Thank you for your time and your comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Best video yet! I loved living down there, I used to be a Tech at the Yeo Valley factory just across from Cheddar at Chew Valley lake. I really miss it.
I am so glad you enjoyed. Thank you so very much for coming along with us. We really enjoy taking you all with us and sharing in our excitement and our love and joy for this beautiful world we get to live in. Thank you so much for your time and support. 🤍 Jess & family x
in 2011, some friends from Bristol drove us through Cheddar Gorge on the way to Glastonbury. We got to see goats climbing on the highest walls of the gorge, seemly defying gravity to do so. It was a shame that we have to fly back to the US a couple of weeks later. That was also the trip during which those same friends arranged a surprise renewal of our wedding vows in a tiny chapel in the village of Wick. My wife is from Portsmouth, and came to the US almost 30 years ago. I was born in Detroit, and grew up in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, before my family moved us to Georgia, near Athens in 1968 or '69. --Dan
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I did visit Cheddar caves on school trip. And I have done ultra Trail race that went over the back Cheddar Gorge.
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Used to live in Bristol so know the Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip hills well. Live over in South West Wales these days so have the the beautiful Brecon Beacons, with its Waterfall Country on the doorstep in one direction and the stunning if somewhat busy Gower coastline in the other direction. We don't have natural landscape features that can compete in size and scope with the US and Canada but for the size of this little island of ours we do have incredible variety. Love the vlog. May you continue to enjoy your travels around the UK. All the best.
Thank you so much.We really love exploring here, and there is just so much to do and see. Thank you so much for sharing and all of your insight. We appreciate your time watching and sharing with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I am one of those people who has been nowhere, Spain four times and Las Vegas twice, and that's it, but I do qualify as someone who has been to Cheddar Gorge and The Grand Canyon, there is no comparison though. 😀😀
Love it. It was beautiful! Thank you for coming along with us for this adventure as we explore the beautiful UK. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
#21 Well ! Didn't expect this. Quite the adventurers !
It was a lovely drive. We highly recommend checking it out. Thank you for your comment and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
When you were saying "we are coming up to the village", you were actually in the village already! Cheddar is split into the Gorge (the tourist area) and the village where people live. Though to call it a village is generous, as it's more like a small town in terms of population.
I was thinking exactly the same thing - Cheddar hasn't been a village for a very long time...
Thank you both for the insight! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Hey guys don't bash yourselfs for not visiting 'landmark' sites in US. Your visit would probably entail a domestic flight, motel & a hire car. Here in Britain we just drive for 8/10 hrs, set up the tent we bought from Argos 24 hrs ago, bing bang bosh, another site off the bucket list! PS; hope you made it to the Chelsea Show Jess. I hope so, you would be like a cat in a sea of catnip!
Well, thank you, but we have a camper in the United States. So we just take our portable home with us and enjoy it so I think when we return. We're going to start doing that a lot more travel the US. We truly appreciate being here, seeing as much as we can, and learning so much. So we want to take as much as we can back with us and implement them in our farm and our home. We appreciate your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Beautiful. I first went there with my school in 1983, then again in 1996. I'm overdue a return visit.
Indeed you are. Cheers, Chris
Whata lovely Day OutThank you for sharing it with me.
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Stunning views.The result from the car footage was very professional looking.
I know cheddar gorge very well, It was a shame you couldn't stop or, better still, park up, stay the night, and sample some
"proper scrumpy" (farmhouse cider) and strong cheese !
Safe travels 👍🏻
We really appreciate you coming along. There were so many cars, but we still made the best of our wonderful adventure. We are so glad you came along with us and enjoyed this ride. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Living in wiltshire a good site visit other than stonehenge is avebury and the east Kennet long barrow next to silbury all are very old and well worth the drive too.happy travels.
Thank you so much for the recommendations. We have been to Stonehenge one of our bucketlist items. We really appreciate your insight. Thank you so much for your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
It's a beautiful place you should visit and go in the caves it's unreal and the different shops cheese,cider shops and the pubs its a must...it might be hot outside, but when going down the cave it gets quite chilly so take a jacket....you will enjoy the day there guaranteed...
Lovely, thank you! I'm planning a trip back. Thanks for the insight about the jackets. We really appreciate your time! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I’m a Londoner, born and bred, now living in Essex, but you don’t realise there’s plenty of beautiful places to see in England and the rest of the U.K. but it’s easy to forget with cheap package holidays to mainland Europe, like Spain, Portugal, Greece and Croatia. Jess and Chris, you’re family has visited more places in the U.K. then I have, but then again I don’t drive anymore but ride a bike. Lol.
We absolutely love exploring. We can say the same.. Hopefully,
When we return to the US, we will travel more and take you all along for the ride. We love learning and experiencing this beautiful country! Thank you for your comment and time watching. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
There is similar in the Cévennes, South of France. An amazing place to drive though.
Oh, wonderful. We appreciate your time sharing. I have a Google to see if we can get to it. Thank you for your comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Take a drive over Hardknott, and Wrynose passes in the Lake District into beautiful Eskdale .
You won't regret it.
Fab, thank you for your recommendation! We are definitely going to check them out. We appreciate your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Great video. As always ❤ I used to go there a lot as a kid 🪻⚘️🌷
Oh lovely, I'm so glad you enjoyed it, friend. Hopefully, it brought back some good memories! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
If you return to Cheddar Gorge, as you climb out of the gorge on your right there's the road leading to the Mendip Gliding Club - its got a white wooden glider sign. If you follow this as you dip down into the woodland you can stop at the intersection with the West Country Way walking route - Draycott Sleights. A short walk through the nature reserve and you get a spectacular view out across the flat Somerset levels and Glastonbury Tor is in the distance. You're right on the steep edge of the Mendip escarpment, it drops way down below to the village of Draycott. If you're adventurous, you can climb up to the top for a better view. Google Earth street view has one of those blue dots you can stand on here but the view isn't as good as right up top.
Hopefully we are able to make it back there. If we do, that will be on the list. Cheers, Chris
@@DaydreamersBarn If you do, get in touch, happy to be a guide & show you around. There's other great things to see for free such as a walk on Brean Down that stick out into the Severn estuary, on a good day you can see easily over to Wales.
@mark-nm4tc That is very kind of you. We will definitely keep you in mind, friend! Free is always the best, especially when you have an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarn Well, it'll get me out of the house :). There are lots of hidden 'gems' around here off the normal tourist trail.
So glad you had some nice weather at last! And that you enjoyed the ride up through what you will seen is one of the tourist magnets in South-West England. A good example, though, of so many people and so little space. Been there a few time, although not for a few years. I think you get an even better impression of the gorge coming downhill, though.
It , and the caves, were created by the slightly-acidic rainwater forming a river, eating away at the alkaline limestone. You can see a lot more of this in the Derbyshire Peak District, especially around Castleton with all the caves and the Winnats pass (a bit like Cheddar Gorge). And in the Yorkshire Dales, especially around Clapham and Ingleborough including more gorges and Gaping Gill, the biggest underground chamber open to the surface and the highest single-drop waterfall in England. Hard to overstate the amazing impact rainwater has on limestone, and what great scenery it creates!
I've been to the Black Hills and Badlands and Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota (and really enjoyed), and seen the "Wall Drug" signs for many many miles across the vast open sky country along I90! But seen little else of the state, I'm afraid. I've seen pictures of places that look just like the rivers in the limestone country of North Yorkshire, but I think they must have been further east? And I've been to the Grand Canyon - we even managed to grab a last-minute overnight in one of the canyon lodges, so saw both the sunset and sunrise over the canyon - absolutely wonderful! OK, you'd never compare Cheddar Gorge with the Grand Canyon - several orders of magnitude difference in scale, for one thing! But, by the standards of our small, crowded and pastoral country it is still quite spectacular? And quite unexpected, so far south.
Love it. Thank you for sharing about your times in the US with us. We will definitely try and check out the Limestone Rivers and the Peak District. Thank you for your insight and recommendations. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Having grown up in West Dorset, I used to go there a lot with my father when I was a kid. Due to the road system between Dorset and Somerset not being the best, mostly made up of country roads, it comes across as far more distant than it really is. As a matter of fact, I remember it being quite a trek, even by car. I've also been to the Grand Canyon when I was around 8 years old. We flew over it in a little tour plane. Question is, did you also go to Glastonbury and Cadbury Castle when you were in Cheddar? It's only a short journey from there, and has a lot of Arthurian legends surrounding it. Cadbury Castle, a remote hillfort within sight of Glastonbury, is also said to be the location of the real historical Camelot!
Unfortunately, we did not stop by either. Maybe next time we will check them out as well. Cheers, Chris.
Yes I have been to Cheddar Gorge, I cycled from Lands End in Cornwall to John "o" Groats in1999 1200 miles in 21 days.
Heading north out of the Gorge their is a very steep climb and took all of my effort to climb out and carrying my luggage as well.
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I have been through Cheddar Gorge and visited the caves. It is well worth the visit. Wookey Hole caves are also worth a look too. A lot of potholing goes on in Somerset, especially Cheddar.
Thank you. We have a return trip planned to explore even more. We appreciate your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Cheddar Gorge is an awesome place to visit, glad you enjoyed it .
It really is! Same, we're so glad we enjoyed our time. We're definitely planning on a return trip to see more. We appreciate your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
You didn't seem to notice any of the many goats as you drove up the gorge - they often get themselves into seemingly impossible places, but then get out again.
Looks like there might be one quite low down (5:09), centre screen, close to the sky,
We did not see any. If we return we will be sure to look for them. Cheers, Chris
I first visited the gorge in the 60's. Very few cars to spoil it in those days.
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If you come north, visit the Huddersfield area, once the centre for worsteds. In Honley, and Golcar, you can see the old weavers cottages with rows of windows on the first floor to let in light for the family weaving, whilst they lived on the ground floor below. Then, with the Industrial Revolution, manufacture moved to the new large mills where it became more crowded and unpleasant to work. The Luddites were based in Marsden nearby where you can see Enoch’s hammer, used to destroy the new weaving frames. Huddersfield made a worsted cloth with the pin-strip ‘JC’ for a suit for Jimmy Carter when he was president (and later used for James Callaghan when he became Prime Minister 🤣).
Interesting facts. Thanks for the information. Cheers, Chris
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And another suggestion: Have you been to Southwold on the East Suffolk coast - it is a special seaside place. But you need to park the car and have a good walk around the small town, and out on to the pier. Easy day trip from the base area. And take in Aldeburgh too, just along the coast. But focus on Southwold.
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WOW what beautiful family and trip to see as much as possible before your family moving back to US.
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I live in the next County and I went to Cheddar gorge with a school trip in 1953. I still have some photos. The east side of England is flat and the west hilly. Try the Cotswold villages and then the Wye Valley in Herefordshire. I think you will like it.
Fabulous, thank you so much for the insight and time sharing. We definitely try to check them out! Love all the wonderful recommendations. We appreciate your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I notice a few people have mentioned the Lake District to you it's got really spectacular places up there & one place called Ulverston is where Stan Laurel was born in 1890 & he died in santa Monica in 1965 ,I don't know if you have heard of Laurel & Hardy they were very good to watch if you look on RUclips you will see them.Windermere Grasmere Coniston Ulverston Barrow in Furness Kendal & many more places up the lakes it's lovely take care.
It is on the list for us to check out. Thanks for the suggestion. Cheers, Chris
Thankyou for the reply Chris ,I have discovered on RUclips you can see a lot of places all over the UK on something called Gimbal Walk Tv their is lots of vlogs on places everywhere including the lake district, Hebden Bridge Yorkshire the best & quirkiest Small town in Europe & lots more vlogs please have a look you will really enjoy it
Love hearing the reaction of someone seeing the Gorge for the first time. I live about 25 minutes away and it is a special place for sure. But wow, did you choose a busy day !!!! If you get the chance to come back it's a different sensation when you drive through the Gorge with very people about. If you park up and take a slow walk up through it really is impressive. Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you so much.We absolutely love exploring and learning. We have already planned a return trip to see more of the are. Thank you for your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I had forgotten about cheddar gorge My parents took us there as kids but I’ve never been back in fifty years.
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School trips there, its really interesting in the caves
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That's quite a road trip from Lakenheath to the gorge & return.
We night trunk from Peterborough to Bridgwater & back every night so I know how far it is.
If you're still in the UK in November get yourself down to Somerset for the Bridgwater Carnival.. Or Lewes for the Fire Festival.
It was we went to Cornwall and then back, and we drove through there to check it out and see what it was all about. We absolutely love all of our road trips and just hopping in the car and exploring new places. We truly appreciate your kindness and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
And you four will remain forever in our hearts too. You should try and visit the Peak District before you go back to the States, there is loads to see, but in particular Castleton which is the only place in the entire world where the mineral Blue John is mined. There are a couple of caverns you can go down and the village of Castleton has a few gift shops selling Blue John ornaments and trinkets. There is a theory that Blue John is so named because it is a corruption of the French words bleu jaune meaning blue and yellow which are the predominant colours of Blue John - personally I think the blue colour is nearer to purple than blue. Be warned though, Castleton is only a small village and gets very busy at weekends - probably better to go midweek if you're able to.
Love all the recommendations! Definitely appreciate them all. I want to ensure we see as much as possible before leaving this beautiful country! Thank you for your support and kindness. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I suspect that while you are in the UK, you will at some stage visit Stonehenge. Don't let me put you off, but you will find the village and stone circle of Avebury in Wiltshire, near Swindon, to be much more of a worthwhile experience than Stonehenge. Plus you have Silbury Hill and West Kennet long barrow in close proximity. If you haven't already, I would also recommend getting a family membership of the National Trust, as you get free entry to all their sites and free parking in NT car parks. With your trips to castles, I'd also get membership of English Heritage, as membership of the two organisations will save you a fortune in entry and parking fees.
We have visited Stonehenge, and it was something we were glad to cross off of our bucket list. We absolutely love everyone's recommendations. Thank you for your comment and time sharing. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
You should have had a look at the caves and bought some lovely Cheddar cheese, I live just a short car ride from Chedder, glad you enjoyed it.
We have already planned a return trip to explore even more of Cheddar Gorge. Just wanted to drive through on our way home from Cornwall. We appreciate your comment and your time watching. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I live just up the road in bath, I've cycled up and down the gorge and surrounding Mendip hills, beautiful place,you should have stopped and picked up some genuine original cheddar cheese
Thank you for your time sharing and watching. We are planning a trip back. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
you know what i have noticed between the US and the UK, we tend to get up early in the UK and get to a destination to get parking, in the US there isnt a need to do that as there is usually ample parking... look how far you had to drive and all the vehicles parked at the side of the road, they all walked down into town... you know if someone really wanted to make money they could actually provide a bus service from the furthest point out and then into town lol
Oh, I completely understand that! At times, there are difficulties finding big parking places in the US. But most if it is like a tourist destination they try to add parking. Which kills the beautiful scenery... Because you're adding a car park. I would rather see the scenery than the car parks. I think most would. I'm happy to keep on moving if there's no spots available that just means I need to come back. That's just my opinion. Thank you so much for your time sharing. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I have been to the Grand Canyon, it was one of several natural wonders I wanted to see in the USA. It is breath taking and off the top of my head the 3 most amazing US sights I saw were The Grand Canyon Niagara Falls and the giant Sequoia. I was fortunate and managed to look out across the Manhattan skyline from one of the Twin towers. Unfortunately a few days later they were hit and they are no more.
Those are some pretty amazing parts of the USA for sure. Not may can say they gazed out from the twin towers, especially today. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
Had my DNA tested and I am related to Cheddar Man who lived around 10,000 years ago and is the oldest almost complete skeleton of our species, Homo sapiens, ever found in Britain.
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We spent a day in Cheddar last summer, and did the two caves and the walk up the Jacobs Ladder steps from the village to the top of the hill. There is a walk around the top of the cliffs from there, but it was a bit too much for us by that time.
Wow, thank you for sharing your story with us. We appreciate your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
In the UK most people do not venture more than 250m from the road, I would guess it is the same in the US. They miss so much. Take a scenic drive somewhere then park and take a circular walk or if on a bus route (or train), walk somewhere and get the bus back.
I completely agree. I think we just forget how beautiful of a planet we have. I absolutely love exploring and seeing new things. I absolutely love taking you all along. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
'Mini Grand Canyon'??? LOL. Never heard of that. It is a silly comparison. I just think of it as being cute and cool, since that is where Cheddar was born. (I'm English btw but have been to the Grand Canyon. Not my favourite type of landscape but it was thrilling!)
Haha, It's very different , but both beautiful in their own ways. We really appreciate you coming along with us. Thank you so much for your comment and time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I live in Somerset and I have been to Cheddar many times. It is much better if you drive DOWN the gorge and not up it. Should have gone in the caves to see the stalactites and stalagmites.
Thank you. We're planning on a return trip. Appreciate your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Wow, I feel so fortunate. I remember visiting Cheddar about 25 years or so ago in the month of July. We visited the caves and the village, bought scrumpy (cider), climbed to the top (the lip of the Gorge?) to see the great views of the surrounding landscape - yet it was never as busy as illustrated in your drive through (and this only May). I can only think it must have been a week day. 😲
Oh my friend I am so glad we can bring back a good memory. It was quite busy and we are definitely looking forward to a return trip. Thank you so much for your kindness and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I went with my family as a child, i remember having no fear and climbing a fair way up the rocks only to stop and panicked i couldnt get down. I then took my own children to area when they were young. They mature Cheddar cheese in the caves. Other places nearby to visit, Wells and Wells Cathedral and Wookey Hole.
Thank you so much for sharing that childhood memory of yours. We will definitely be back to see more of the area and check out the caves. We appreciate your time watching and sharing with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I can't believe you went there, which is in the next county to me not far away, and never stopped and got some genuine Cheddar Cheese from it's birthplace, or got some of it's other 'specialities', or went in the caves!
How cool! Yeah, we didn't stop because we were on our way back from Cornwall. I'm planning a trip back just to see the caves and check out the "Cheese." We appreciate all your love and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@DaydreamersBarn Oh I see. Looking forward to seeing your next video there! 💖 Bob x
You actually make me feel shamed to say, I never really appreciated it here, till I started to watch you and other reactors to the UK, its opened my eyes how lucky we are.
I went to Cheddar Gorge, on a Coach trip over 60 years ago, wonderful day.
Oh, that is definitely not our goal. We just love it here and want to share our lovely adventures with you all. Thank you for your comment and time watching. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Thank you Jess, Chris, Colette and Shane for taking this picturesque route on your way back home ,I feel privileged and so grateful that I found your fab channel and for all the smiles and miles that you generously share with us all. 😊 Stay safe and have a lovely weekend my friends. xx ❤
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Cheddar Gorge is beautiful but incomparable to Glenwood Canyon (i70 west of Denver). And yeah, been to Grand Canyon but was underwhelmed by the time we got there having seen a lot of Utah on the way there!!
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You need to visit Exmoor National Park - drive out to Lynton and Lynmouth from the Minehead/Porlock direction and then you’ll see beauty and steep valleys on a different scale.
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Ebbor gorge next door in some respects is better, less traffic, nice for walking. Cycling up cheddar gorge is a challenge. Done it a few times on cycling events. You guys do need to get out of the car and hike more while you are here.
We appreciate your recommendation and insight. We have already planned a return trip. Also have more adventures of hiking and outdoor activities. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I live about 20 minutes away in weston super mare, So i've been there a few times. Have you been down south (Devon,Cornwall) coastal villages are amazing.
It was so lovely exploring. We love Cornwall and will definitely be returning and will explore Devon soon, I hope. We really appreciate your recommendations. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x