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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

03:08

12.1km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 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

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508 m

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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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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1.25 km

Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club

Highlight • Other

6.84 km

Bird Watching at Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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8.19 km

Wick Green

Forest

11.3 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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11.7 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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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.83 km

3.26 km

1.60 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

2.30 km

2.29 km

786 m

704 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

22°C

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Comments

May 24, 2022,Hike

Nice on the paths created by Bristol water couple of paths through fields and no footpath on roads which are dodgy

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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

Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club

Bird Watching at Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

Chew Valley Lake

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