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The concrete outlet tower serves as the central control point for the reservoir's water supply. Connected by a bridge to the main dam, the tower houses sluice gates and valves that regulate the flow and distribution of water to the River Chew and the local water supply.

Great stretch of road, I know I am nearly at Bristol, or just getting started. Either way I cannot help but stop and enjoy the view, just stunning.

Don't let anyone stop you from swimming!

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 brilliant views of the lake and surrounding countryside as you pass along the dam.

Chew Valley Lake formed by the construction of this dam on the River Chew in the 1950's. Built to provide drinking water for Bristol.

The Ring O' Bells in Compton Martin is a 16th century traditional village pub. They serve great food, drinks and snacks and are very happy to greet muddy runners. The Ring O' Bells is on the Butcombe Trail, a 47 mile (75 km) circular pub crawl around the Mendip Hills.

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 and Roe deer as well as numerous dragonfly and water birds.

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 is also a café here so it's a great stop on a walk around the lake.

Beautiful scenery and smooth enough road surface

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

Great location for a coffee and cake as you can sit right next to the lake although the choice of cakes is very limited.

Usually an Ice Cream van in the lay-by.

Views over the lake. Usually an ice cream van in the lay-by too.

Ubley Parish sits in the Yeo valley at the west end of the Chew Valley. It is bordered to the north and south with ridges of hills, most significantly the Mendips to the south. It sits within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and close to Blagdon Lake. Ubley is an attractive village set mostly on the valley floor but rises up on the lower slopes of the Mendip Hills to the south. The surrounding valley landscape is of farmland with small and medium sized fields largely for grazing. Fields are separated by well-kept hedgerows with intermittent mature trees. The whole area is rich in wildlife and is rural and unspoilt in character. There are magnificent views from the slopes of the Mendips across the Parish and as far as South Wales to the west and the hills above Bath to the east. The roads are lined by a mixture of hedgerows and walls, the latter of which are of local stone. The slopes of the Mendip scarp are densely wooded with an area known as Ubley Wood. The centre of the village is at The Cross, outside the 13th century St Bartholomew’s Church. This is a conservation area, with charming houses and gardens and a view up to the Mendip Hills. Ubley has many way-marked paths leading either up to the Mendip Hills or down to the edges of Blagdon and Chew Valley Lakes. From the Mendip Hills above Ubley both lakes can be seen, and on a clear day the view is spread from Cardiff to the hills above Bath.

Beautiful lake in The Mendips AONB. There’s usually an ice cream van parked up in the lay-by during peak times.

Great for refuelling! It can be quite busy though.

Best fish and chips with amazing view! It does get very busy but Chips are always worth the wait! Nice walk around some of the lake too.

Great spot to have a drink and enjoy the views!

Take a peek over the wall into this beautiful garden, open to the public.

A good spot for a cup of coffee and a cake with a view! Not the most incredible coffee I've ever had, but a good selection of sweet treats and the view more than made up for it! There are outside tables overlooking the lake, some of which are even under cover if you're there in the drizzle like we were.