블래그돈 호수 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

lots of disruption of path due to works at the mo. diversion in place

We found it to be the best route to the Gorge, longer but flatter overall !

The road leading out of the small village of Butcombe offers a visually appealing cycling route, framed by Blagdon and the stunning Mendips in the distance.

Added a few pics of a sunrise caught in june. was on way to the gorge and had to stop and take these.

The maze of footpaths across Burrington Ham are great to explore. The mix of short limestone grassland, scrub and Bracon create an interesting habitat rich in birds, animals and plants.

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 also an important wildlife habitat, with lots of different bird and insect species living here.

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.