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Knowle Hill – Chew Valley Lake loop from Stanton Wick

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Knowle Hill – Chew Valley Lake loop from Stanton Wick

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Knowle Hill – Chew Valley Lake loop from Stanton Wick

03:08

11.8km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 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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636 m

Curl's Wood

Forest

1.49 km

Hedgerow Path

Highlight • Trail

2.48 km

Knowle Hill

Highlight • Summit

From the summit of Knowle Hill, you get lovely views over Chew Lake and the rolling Mendip Hills AONB. There's a bench on the summit, perfectly placed so you can enjoy the view.

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3.84 km

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

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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4.95 km

View of Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

great view and ultra relaxing

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5.12 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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5.24 km

Footpath to Woodford Lodge

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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8.00 km

Giant Redwood

Highlight • Natural

8.08 km

Stone bridge over the River Chew

Highlight • Forest

Lovely spot in a small woodland just down the path from the village.

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

3.41 km

2.67 km

1.17 km

867 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

3.05 km

1.49 km

1.16 km

407 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

52 %

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Knowle Hill – Chew Valley Lake loop from Stanton Wick

Hedgerow Path

Knowle Hill

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

View of Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake

Footpath to Woodford Lodge

Giant Redwood

Stone bridge over the River Chew

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