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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

01:20

12.6km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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433 m

Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a beautiful and tranquil place to enjoy the outdoors. It is a great place to relax and unwind, or to get some exercise. The lake is also a …

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828 m

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Chew Valley Lake was created in the early 1950s to provide drinking water to Bristol and the surrounding area. It also controls the flow rate of the River Chew.

This …

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1.15 km

Lakeside Trail at Mendip Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Access to the rest of the lake is limited. This is the only part with a trail beside.

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5.43 km

Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

Chew Valley Lake is a well-known scenic beauty spot, top quality fly-fising destination and the fifth largest artificial lake in the UK. It’s also a haven for birdwatchers, with wildfowl …

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5.61 km

Bird Watching at Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

Chew Valley Lake was created in the early 1950 s to provide drinking water to Bristol and the surrounding area. It also controls the flow rate of the River Chew. …

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7.42 km

Permit-Only Fishing Trail

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Padlocked gate on to trail. Often very quiet…

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8.82 km

Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fifth-largest man-made lake in the UK, Chew Valley Lake is a vast reservoir providing drinking water for Bristol and the surrounding area. The lake, opened by Queen Elizabeth II …

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12.1 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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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

3.78 km

1.18 km

1.16 km

553 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

2.50 km

1.73 km

1.19 km

522 m

364 m

Elevation

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Friday 14 August

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Magna

Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

Lakeside Trail at Mendip Hills

Chew Valley Lake

Bird Watching at Chew Valley Lake

Permit-Only Fishing Trail

Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake

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