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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Farmborough

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Farmborough

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Farmborough

02:17

36.6km

330m

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: November 10, 2025

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Bus stop

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9.07 km

Stowey Hill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Really easy single chicane climb. By the time you get to the climb proper you will have done most of the heavy lifting. Surface is fine. Shame about it being …

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12.6 km

Chew Valley Lake

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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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13.4 km

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

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Nice views over Chew Valley lake as you have a cup of tea or fish and chips!
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13.6 km

Chew Valley Lake dam

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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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14.2 km

Chew Valley Lake Dam

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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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15.6 km

Chew Stoke Stone Bridge

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Picturesque bridge as you pass through

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18.2 km

Chew Valley Lake

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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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22.7 km

Chew Valley Lake

Lake

23.5 km

New Manor Farm Shop & Café

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Delivering breakfast, lunch at tea menus using as much of their own seasonal produce as possible, in a great dining atmosphere with brilliant service.

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36.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

5.36 km

1.09 km

723 m

265 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

17.8 km

378 m

262 m

Elevation

Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Farmborough

Stowey Hill Road

Chew Valley Lake

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake dam

Chew Valley Lake Dam

Chew Stoke Stone Bridge

Chew Valley Lake

New Manor Farm Shop & Café

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