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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from East Harptree

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from East Harptree

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from East Harptree

04:56

18.6km

190m

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: May 13, 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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579 m

Harptree Combe

Highlight • Natural

Harptree Combe – a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). In contrast to the conifers of East Harptree Woods, this area contains deciduous oak and ash woodland, with old hazel coppice and rough, marshy grassland.

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1.53 km

West Harptree Village

Highlight • Settlement

It's a really pretty village not far from Chew Valley Lake. If you're on a hike, you may likely pass through it, or you can start from here. Easily accessible footpaths through fields & generally a pretty area.

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8.03 km

Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club

Highlight • Other

8.65 km

Footpath to Woodford Lodge

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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8.77 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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8.94 km

View of Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

great view and ultra relaxing

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9.74 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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10.1 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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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

5.80 km

1.70 km

703 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.61 km

5.16 km

2.87 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

32°C

17°C

14 %

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from East Harptree

Harptree Combe

West Harptree Village

Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club

Footpath to Woodford Lodge

Chew Valley Lake

View of Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

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