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Pensford Viaduct – View of the Pensford Viaduct loop from East Harptree

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Pensford Viaduct – View of the Pensford Viaduct loop from East Harptree

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Pensford Viaduct – View of the Pensford Viaduct loop from East Harptree

04:20

65.6km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 12, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.76 km

Mendip Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Sprawling across Somerset, the Mendip Hills are a chain of picturesque rolling limestone hills. Situated to the south of Bristol and Bath, the hills run from Weston-super-Mare to Frome, covering …

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29.2 km

Manor Woods Valley

Nature Reserve

38.9 km

Whitchurch Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quiet and shady entrance into Bristol - a pleasant surprise after coming off the Wells Road.

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48.4 km

River Chew

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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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49.7 km

River Chew

Lake

50.2 km

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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50.3 km

View of the Pensford Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A lovely lane with a lovely view, shame about the surface. There's a lot of loose gravel and sand about which makes this a bit sketchy in places. Worth it …

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57.3 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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57.9 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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61.4 km

Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fifth-largest man-made lake in the UK, Chew Valley Lake is a vast reservoir providing drinking water for Bristol and the surrounding area. The lake, opened by Queen Elizabeth II …

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65.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.1 km

13.4 km

5.81 km

260 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

25.3 km

190 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

26°C

14°C

9 %

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Pensford Viaduct – View of the Pensford Viaduct loop from East Harptree

Mendip Hills National Landscape

Whitchurch Railway Path

River Chew

Pensford Viaduct

View of the Pensford Viaduct

Chew Valley Lake dam

Chew Valley Lake

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