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Pensford Viaduct – Pond in Lord's Wood loop from Chew Magna

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Pensford Viaduct – Pond in Lord's Wood loop from Chew Magna

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Pensford Viaduct – Pond in Lord's Wood loop from Chew Magna

08:09

29.0km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.61 km

Dundry Hill East High Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dundry Hill East at 160m is one of the 184 UK County/Unitary High Points. It is the HP for the Unitary Authority of Bristol. The 'top' is actually in the …

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5.38 km

View from Maes Knoll

Highlight • Natural Monument

It’s worth the climb up this little hill to the ancient hill fort for panoramic views of Somerset.

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6.76 km

Holy Trinity Church, Norton Malreward

Highlight • Other

Holy Trinity is a pretty church in the hamlet of Norton Malreward. The church has 12th-century origins but was altered in the 15th century and rebuilt in 1860. Inside, you can view a 12th-century font. Holy Trinity is Grade II-listed.

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9.31 km

Pensford Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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11.4 km

Lords Wood Western Entrance

Highlight • Forest

Lords Woods, just south of Woollard is really worth. visit! Beautiful woodland, and it is quite large! It can easily be accessed by hiking from Woollard & surroundings, but I …

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12.0 km

Pond in Lord's Wood

Highlight • Lake

Lords Wood is a pretty woodland close to Pensford with some tranquil ponds at its heart and plenty of trails to explore. You can observe a great deal of wildlife …

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12.3 km

Woodland Pond

Highlight • Lake

A lovely, wildlife-rich pond set within tranquil woodland. Listen to the birds sing and gentle wind in the trees.

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25.5 km

Knowle Hill

Highlight • Summit

From the summit of Knowle Hill, you get lovely views over Chew Lake and the rolling Mendip Hills AONB. There's a bench on the summit, perfectly placed so you can enjoy the view.

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

5.54 km

5.19 km

2.73 km

671 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

5.83 km

4.00 km

1.90 km

1.62 km

863 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 22 July

26°C

14°C

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Comments

May 29, 2023,3 Peaks Somerset

Gutted my phone ran out of juice before I finished recording this hike!

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Pensford Viaduct – Pond in Lord's Wood loop from Chew Magna

Dundry Hill East High Point

View from Maes Knoll

Holy Trinity Church, Norton Malreward

Pensford Viaduct

Lords Wood Western Entrance

Pond in Lord's Wood

Woodland Pond

Knowle Hill

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