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Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area – Knowle Hill loop from Chew Magna

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Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area – Knowle Hill loop from Chew Magna

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Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area – Knowle Hill loop from Chew Magna

01:36

5.99km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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Bus stop

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778 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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1.41 km

Wooden bridge on the Chew Valley Lake walk

Highlight • Bridge

There's also a pretty lovely bike trail down here that takes you over to Woodford lodge.

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2.74 km

Hedgerow Path

Highlight • Trail

3.08 km

View from the Pony & Trap Towards Chew

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.05 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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5.99 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.19 km

1.84 km

1.53 km

405 m

Surfaces

2.19 km

1.71 km

711 m

620 m

596 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 22 July

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Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area – Knowle Hill loop from Chew Magna

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

Wooden bridge on the Chew Valley Lake walk

Hedgerow Path

View from the Pony & Trap Towards Chew

Knowle Hill

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