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South West England

City of Bristol

Chew Valley Lake – View of Chew Valley loop from Clifton Down

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

City of Bristol

Chew Valley Lake – View of Chew Valley loop from Clifton Down

Hard

4.8

(39)

286

riders

Chew Valley Lake – View of Chew Valley loop from Clifton Down

02:45

43.4km

450m

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: June 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.68 km for 27 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.86 km

Ashton Court Greenway

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Brilliant new bit of cyclepath across Ashton Court from the university buildings to the wide gravel track up to the gate at the southern end. Very wide and easy gravel, …

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2

6.80 km

Festival Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

3

12.5 km

Hobbs Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very useful bike lane alternative to the A38 and Barrow Street rat run. But...Summer = overgrown and nettles. Winter = muddy and slippery. Take particular care as you approach the …

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4

21.1 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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5

21.8 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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6

27.0 km

View of Chew Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Just a little way out of Bristol, this section of road takes you into quintessential north Somerset with rolling fields and quaint houses.

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7

31.2 km

Whitchurch Railway Path

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

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39.0 km

Ruins

Ruins

9

40.7 km

Castle Park Cycle Path

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watch out for pedestrians on path

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B

43.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

14.1 km

3.93 km

1.32 km

1.30 km

382 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

11.6 km

1.16 km

658 m

121 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Saturday 13 June

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11°C

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