Cheddar Gorge Cliff Road – Chew Valley Lake loop from Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School

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Cheddar Gorge Cliff Road – Chew Valley Lake loop from Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School

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Cheddar Gorge Cliff Road – Chew Valley Lake loop from Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School

04:29

69.7km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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8.90 km

Cheddar Gorge Cliff Road

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

In the valley of the Gorge, this is a very scenic route.

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24.8 km

Chew Valley Lake

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The fifth-largest man-made lake in the UK, Chew Valley Lake is a vast reservoir providing drinking water for Bristol and the surrounding area. The lake, opened by Queen Elizabeth II …

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27.4 km

Chew Stoke Stone Bridge

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Picturesque bridge as you pass through

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28.6 km

Chew Valley Lake dam

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Chew Valley Lake formed by the construction of this dam on the River Chew in the 1950's. Built to provide drinking water for Bristol.

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29.3 km

Chew Valley Lake

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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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30.2 km

Chew Valley Lake

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This is a beautiful and tranquil place to enjoy the outdoors. It is a great place to relax and unwind, or to get some exercise. The lake is also a …

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51.4 km

Built from honey-coloured stone between 1176 and 1450, Wells Cathedral is an intricaticate example of Gothic architecture. It has been called "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" and "most poetic" …

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69.7 km

End point

Parking

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