Chew Valley Lake dam – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

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Chew Valley Lake dam – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

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Chew Valley Lake dam – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

01:02

4.02km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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123 m

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Chip shop with a picnic area overlooking the Chew Valley lakes. There are also public toilets an essential on long bike rides.

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268 m

Ducks and geese at Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

289 m

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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824 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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1.56 km

Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club

Highlight • Other

2.12 km

Wild Camping Spot Near the Lake

Highlight • Natural

The gates might be closed later on, but this offers a discreet wild camp opportunity close to the lake.

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2.35 km

Woodford Lodge Café with views of Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

A good spot for a cup of coffee and a cake with a view! Not the most incredible coffee I've ever had, but a good selection of sweet treats and …

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3.38 km

Footpath to Woodford Lodge

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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4.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.32 km

1.08 km

602 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.21 km

1.30 km

494 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Chew Valley Lake dam – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

Ducks and geese at Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake dam

Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club

Wild Camping Spot Near the Lake

Woodford Lodge Café with views of Chew Valley Lake

Footpath to Woodford Lodge

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