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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Bishop Sutton

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Bishop Sutton

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Bishop Sutton

00:34

9.37km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.44 km

Wooden bridge on the Chew Valley Lake walk

Highlight • Bridge

There's also a pretty lovely bike trail down here that takes you over to Woodford lodge.

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2.52 km

Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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3.30 km

View of Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

great view and ultra relaxing

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3.47 km

Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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4.62 km

Woodford Lodge Café with views of Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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5.69 km

Chew Valley Lake dam

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

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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6.27 km

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

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Chip shop with a picnic area overlooking the Chew Valley lakes. There are also public toilets an essential on long bike rides.

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7.18 km

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

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Chew Valley Lake was created in the early 1950s to provide drinking water to Bristol and the surrounding area. It also controls the flow rate of the River Chew.

This …

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9.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

3.36 km

756 m

434 m

344 m

243 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.15 km

3.68 km

301 m

243 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

26°C

14°C

35 %

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Bishop Sutton

Wooden bridge on the Chew Valley Lake walk

Chew Valley Lake

View of Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake

Woodford Lodge Café with views of Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake dam

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

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