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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Chew Valley Lake

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South West England

Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Chew Valley Lake

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Chew Valley Lake

01:07

10.5km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.64 km

Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club

Highlight • Other

2

3.37 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

3.54 km

View of Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

great view and ultra relaxing

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4

3.67 km

Ducks and geese at Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

5

3.81 km

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Chip shop with a picnic area overlooking the Chew Valley lakes. There are also public toilets an essential on long bike rides.

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6

4.67 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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7

4.99 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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8

5.24 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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B

10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

2.06 km

638 m

422 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

3.75 km

2.12 km

563 m

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Thursday 5 November

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