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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Bishop Sutton

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Bishop Sutton

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Bishop Sutton

01:15

4.87km

20m

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: July 17, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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900 m

Wooden bridge on the Chew Valley Lake walk

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

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1.15 km

Lakeside Trail at Mendip Hills

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

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2.40 km

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

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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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2.95 km

Chew Valley Lake

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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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3.35 km

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

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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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4.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.16 km

1.61 km

587 m

505 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

887 m

816 m

462 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 1 September

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Comments

May 6, 2024,Chew Valley Lake path

An easy (on lead) dog walk by the lake. The path actually continues along to Woodford Lodge but I paused recording halfway through the walk when I stopped for coffee at Salt & Malt and forgot to turn it on again! But it's easy to follow, just find the car park and set off :)

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Chew Valley Lake – Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area loop from Bishop Sutton

Wooden bridge on the Chew Valley Lake walk

Lakeside Trail at Mendip Hills

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake Picnic Area

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