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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Chew Valley Lake

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Chew Valley Lake

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Chew Valley Lake

01:07

10.5km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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2.64 km

Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club

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3.37 km

Chew Valley Lake

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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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3.54 km

View of Chew Valley Lake

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great view and ultra relaxing

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3.67 km

Ducks and geese at Chew Valley Lake

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3.81 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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4.67 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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4.99 km

Lakeside Trail at Mendip Hills

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Access to the rest of the lake is limited. This is the only part with a trail beside.

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5.24 km

Wooden bridge on the Chew Valley Lake walk

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

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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7.13 km

2.32 km

636 m

382 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

3.41 km

2.38 km

608 m

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Tuesday 12 May

12°C

6°C

44 %

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club

Chew Valley Lake

View of Chew Valley Lake

Ducks and geese at Chew Valley Lake

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

Lakeside Trail at Mendip Hills

Wooden bridge on the Chew Valley Lake walk

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