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South West England

Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake dam loop from Bishop Sutton

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake dam loop from Bishop Sutton

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4.0

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4

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake dam loop from Bishop Sutton

01:34

23.9km

300m

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: April 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.85 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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2

2.50 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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3

3.03 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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4

4.36 km

Chew Stoke Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Picturesque bridge as you pass through

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5

5.43 km

Sunset View Over the Somerset Countryside

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6

7.57 km

St. Mary’s Church, Nempnett Thrubwell

Highlight • Historical Site

21.5 km

Chew Valley Lake

Lake

B

23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

9.88 km

596 m

440 m

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

10.3 km

669 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

19°C

13°C

60 %

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