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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!

A great climb, pure type 2 fun. It's brutal and never-ending!

Black Down is the highest hill in the Mendips with Beacon Batch the highest spot point at 1,066 feet (325 m). There are a good set of bridleways in the area, many with gravelly surfaces suitable for gravel or touring bikes. The summit ridge path is particularly good, with amazing views of the Mendips and north towards Bristol.

Next to the large halls and buildings of "Thatchers Cider" (https://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/) is the "Railway Inn". Ideal for a rest stop on the Strawberry Line.

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The Strawberry Line starts in Yatton. There is a small cafe here and you can also rent bikes.

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Known locally as "Two Trees", this is a brutal climb. It basically goes straight up the shortest route to the top.

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.

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Nice traffic free route with lots of places to stop for refreshments along the way. Recommend the bakery at Winscombe. Sadly, the numerous bike gates along the route are a pain if you're on a mountain/hybrid bike as they are too narrow.

Beautiful scenery and smooth enough road surface

The gate is at the north east corner. Don't go down the back of it through the weird gravel car park and down the lane, over the fence into the stingers like we did.

This is a beautiful and tranquil place to enjoy the outdoors. It is a great place to relax and unwind, or to get some exercise. The lake is also a great place to learn about wildlife and nature. The Lake is a beautiful reservoir and the fifth-largest artificial lake in the UK, with an area of 1,200 acres (4.9 km2). The lake was created in the early 1950s and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1956. It provides much of the drinking water for the city of Bristol and surrounding area, taking its supply from the Mendip Hills. Some of the lake water is used to maintain the flow.

Even getting up to Blagdon is tough, with some spots pushing 12%. Once you've passed the main road and avoided the tempting coffee stop a sustained section of 10% gives way to relative flat. Go round a corner and you're greeted with a wall at 15-17. And you might think, oh yeah that's fine. Nope. Once you're out of the village it's a long draggy section of 7-9% with little rest and no shade whatsoever. That's what will finish you off. On the plus side you don't have to tangle with nearly as many cars as Burrington.

At 325m high this is the highest point in the Mendips. It's a great summit with an ancient tumuli and trig point at the top. The ridge line trail stretching to the west from the summit offers wonderful fast running with awesome views in all directions. You can link the summit on a run from Cheddar, Burrington Combe or one of the local towns or villages.

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.

Moor Bridge crossing the River Yeo.

Chew Stoke has a number of listed buildings, so is well worth a look.