View of Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

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View of Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

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View of Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

01:35

6.02km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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213 m

Ducks and geese at Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

339 m

View of Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

great view and ultra relaxing

Tip by

508 m

Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Chew Valley Lake is the 5th largest artificial lake in the UK. It was constructed in the 1950s to supply drinking water for Bristol and the nearby area.

There are …

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631 m

Footpath to Woodford Lodge

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a new footpath that goes all the way to Woodford Lodge

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2.94 km

Giant Redwood

Highlight • Natural

3.11 km

Chew Magna village

Highlight • Settlement

3.48 km

Jar's

Highlight • Cafe

Jar’s is the perfect cycling pitstop - great coffee and amazing vegan pastries. Try the incredible doughnuts (if your Lycra will let you..)

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4.15 km

Stone bridge over the River Chew

Highlight • Forest

Lovely spot in a small woodland just down the path from the village.

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6.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

1.71 km

789 m

361 m

187 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

1.44 km

920 m

353 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 4 November

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View of Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

Ducks and geese at Chew Valley Lake

View of Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake

Footpath to Woodford Lodge

Giant Redwood

Chew Magna village

Jar's

Stone bridge over the River Chew

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