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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

00:58

9.17km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23 m

Chew Magna village centre

Highlight • Religious Site

This pretty Saxon village lies south of Bristol in wonderful countryside. The village is working hard to become zero waste and sustainable through its Go Zero project. You can see …

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373 m

Chew Magna village

Highlight • Settlement

3.48 km

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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3.65 km

View of Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

great view and ultra relaxing

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4.45 km

Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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4.85 km

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Chew Valley Lake was created in the early 1950s to provide drinking water to Bristol and the surrounding area. It also controls the flow rate of the River Chew.

This …

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5.17 km

Lakeside Trail at Mendip Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Access to the rest of the lake is limited. This is the only part with a trail beside.

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5.42 km

Wooden bridge on the Chew Valley Lake walk

Highlight • Bridge

There's also a pretty lovely bike trail down here that takes you over to Woodford lodge.

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9.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.40 km

1.64 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

2.73 km

796 m

338 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

Chew Magna village centre

Chew Magna village

Chew Valley Lake

View of Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

Lakeside Trail at Mendip Hills

Wooden bridge on the Chew Valley Lake walk

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