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Pensford Viaduct – River Chew loop from Pensford

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Pensford Viaduct – River Chew loop from Pensford

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Pensford Viaduct – River Chew loop from Pensford

01:16

19.6km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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165 m

Pensford Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Spanning 995 feet (303 meters) and 95 feet (29 meters) tall, the Pensford viaduct is impossible to miss when you visit the village. The beautiful disused railway bridge was built …

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940 m

Publow Bridge — Wild Swimming Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

There's a deep pool under the village bridge here, which is perfect for cooling off on hot days!

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7.92 km

Paved Path Near the River Avon

Highlight • Trail

Don't know if it's been improved but this is now a full loop with access to the Avon for those mad enough to swim this far downstream.

Gravel for the most part, smooth path either end.

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15.7 km

Compton Dando Village

Highlight • Pub

The pretty village of Compton Dando is nestled in the Chew Valley. It has many listed buildings and a long history, including a mention in the 1086 Domesday Book. Part …

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17.2 km

Countryside Views from Hunstrete Lane

Highlight • Natural

18.0 km

River Chew

Highlight • River

Winding 17 miles (27 km) through rural Somerset, the River Chew is a beautiful stretch of water. It passes through the Mendip hills, flowing through Publow, Woolard and Compton Dandon …

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19.0 km

All Saints' Church, Publow

Highlight • Religious Site

It is not so common for a Christian place of worship – which encompasses the whole of heaven – to be dedicated to “ALL SAINTS”. Usually it is one (or …

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

2.27 km

1.24 km

709 m

345 m

Surfaces

9.77 km

8.65 km

1.24 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

6°C

43 %

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Pensford Viaduct – River Chew loop from Pensford

Pensford Viaduct

Publow Bridge — Wild Swimming Spot

Paved Path Near the River Avon

Compton Dando Village

Countryside Views from Hunstrete Lane

River Chew

All Saints' Church, Publow

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