The Top 16 Lakes around Cheddar
Looking to visit the best lakes around Cheddar? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Cheddar’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 3, 2025
Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
A fantastic gravel trail across the Avalon marshes. Quiet in the morning but can get busy with walkers on a sunny afternoon. It’s part of national cycle route 3 so …
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Chew Valley Lake
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Lovely views over the lake, there's a nice 14k loop around it, if its windy it's quite hard going in some places. Blue Bowl pub has a lovely fire going in the winter, it's a life saver.
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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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Cheddar Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
A protected conservation site for wildlife managed by Bristol Water. Dating from the 1930s, Cheddar Reservoir has a capacity of 135 million gallons. The reservoir is supplied with water taken …
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Somerset Levels Wetlands
Highlight • Natural
An excellent route with all tarmac roads (apart from one very small minor main road section), rest all small side roads with very little car traffic. A number of pubs …
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