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Bird Watching at Chew Valley Lake

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Bird Watching at Chew Valley Lake

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Recommended by 12 hikers out of 13

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mendip Hills National Landscape

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Location: West Harptree, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Chew Valley Lake & West Harptree loop from East Harptree — Mendip Hills

8.70km

02:19

90m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Chew Valley Lake loop from West Harptree — Mendip Hills

5.79km

01:31

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Bishop Sutton

12.9km

03:21

80m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51m

September 17, 2023

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.

The A368 crosses the southern edge of the lake. There is car parking along the causeway, and it's always a popular bird watching area.

Holly

March 20, 2025

Beautiful Lake. It's very large(!) And is really easily accessible, there is parking right by the edge of the lake, if you can not walk there.

It's a fantastic spot for bird watching, too! There is a board that displays the birds you may be likely to see and when you'll see them.

Please do not feed bread to the ducks & birds! (I know it was normal, I used to do it as a small child in the late 80s & 90s, but we know it's bad for them now)

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Location: West Harptree, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Bird Watching at Chew Valley Lake

1. Chew Valley Lake & West Harptree loop from East Harptree — Mendip Hills

2. Chew Valley Lake loop from West Harptree — Mendip Hills

3. View of Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Bishop Sutton

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