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Blagdon Lake loop from Blagdon Village — Mendip Hills

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Blagdon Lake loop from Blagdon Village — Mendip Hills

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Blagdon Lake loop from Blagdon Village — Mendip Hills

02:19

8.80km

70m

Hiking

Embark on the Blagdon Lake loop from Blagdon Village, a picturesque hike through the Mendip Hills that blends lakeside paths, open farmland, and tranquil woodlands. This moderate route covers 5.5 miles (8.8 km) with a gentle elevation gain of 234 feet (71 metres), typically taking around 2 hours and 18…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.84 km

Holt Farm Organic Gardens

Highlight • Cafe

Holt Farm Organic Gardens is a 6.5-acre mix of edible and ornamental garden certified as Organic by the Soil Association. It's owned by Yeo Valley and open to visitors. There …

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3.16 km

Blagdon Lake SSSI

Highlight • Lake

Blagdon Lake and some of the surrounding wetland and woodland has been designated as a SSSI due to the variety of species which live here. Look out for badgers, fox …

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8.21 km

Blagdon Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

Blagdon Lake was created by damming the River Yeo in 1898. The project was completed in 1905 and provides drinking water for Bristol and the local area.

The lake is …

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8.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

2.45 km

1.76 km

1.49 km

Surfaces

4.21 km

2.16 km

1.49 km

931 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Blagdon Lake loop from Blagdon Village — Mendip Hills

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Blagdon Lake loop from Blagdon Village — Mendip Hills

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Blagdon Lake SSSI

Blagdon Lake

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