Chew Valley Lake – View of Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Stoke

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Chew Valley Lake – View of Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Stoke

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Chew Valley Lake – View of Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Stoke

01:31

5.77km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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723 m

Footpath to Woodford Lodge

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a new footpath that goes all the way to Woodford Lodge

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846 m

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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1.02 km

View of Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

great view and ultra relaxing

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1.14 km

Ducks and geese at Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

1.37 km

Veg Shed

Highlight • Rest Area

open Saturday 10am to 2pm. grown in the community farm on site!!

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1.98 km

Quiet Lane to Chew Magna

Highlight • Trail

Quiet lane into chew magma which is a small village with a few pubs and a convenience store.

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3.15 km

Jar's

Highlight • Cafe

Jar’s is the perfect cycling pitstop - great coffee and amazing vegan pastries. Try the incredible doughnuts (if your Lycra will let you..)

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3.19 km

Chew Magna village centre

Highlight • Religious Site

This pretty Saxon village lies south of Bristol in wonderful countryside. The village is working hard to become zero waste and sustainable through its Go Zero project. You can see …

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