Somerset is home to plenty of pretty scenery; with stunning coastline, rolling patchwork fields and iconic landmarks, including the breathtaking Cheddar Gorge

In a series of beautifully shot drone videos called ‘The Isles of Inspiration’, capturing the very best of the UK, Aerial Republic have captured fantastic aerial views of the Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge. Watch the video below to soak in the birds-eye-view of the Somerset scenery on a day in March.

Did you know… Cheddar Gorge was the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien descriptions of Helms Deep in his famous novel Lord of the Rings.

To immerse yourself in the surroundings of Cheddar Gorge and many other scenic locations in Somerset why not try one of our 8 countryside pub walks?