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Pensford Viaduct – Rolling down into Chew Valley Loop from Oldfield Park

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Pensford Viaduct – Rolling down into Chew Valley Loop from Oldfield Park

Rich Shelswell planned a bike ride

March 22, 2022

Pensford Viaduct – Rolling down into Chew Valley Loop from Oldfield Park

Moderate

03:05

49.6km

16.1km/h

450m

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.9 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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15.9 km

All Saints' Church, Publow

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It is not so common for a Christian place of worship – which encompasses the whole of heaven – to be dedicated to “ALL SAINTS”. Usually it is one (or …

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16.7 km

Pensford Viaduct

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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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16.9 km

Pensford Viaduct

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Pensford Viaduct is a striking former railway bridge across the River Chew. A footpath heads right underneath the 95-foot (29-m) high bridge along the river, giving you a chance to …

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17.0 km

View of the Pensford Viaduct

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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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30.5 km

View of Chew Valley

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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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35.6 km

Rock Garden Trail

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Water crossing to rocky climb or ridden the other way rock garden that needs a bit of attention on skinny tyres

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43.2 km

Saltford Wild Swimming Spot on the River Avon

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Large open meadows next to a stretch of river perfect for a wild swim. Stay on the cycle path past the 'saltford' sign (if coming from Bristol) and take the …

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49.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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33.0 km

10.6 km

5.54 km

318 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

17.8 km

118 m

< 100 m

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Pensford Viaduct – Rolling down into Chew Valley Loop from Oldfield Park

River Chew

All Saints' Church, Publow

Pensford Viaduct

Pensford Viaduct

View of the Pensford Viaduct

View of Chew Valley

Rock Garden Trail

Saltford Wild Swimming Spot on the River Avon

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