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River Chew – Woodland Pond loop from Bath and North East Somerset

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River Chew – Woodland Pond loop from Bath and North East Somerset

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River Chew – Woodland Pond loop from Bath and North East Somerset

03:30

12.7km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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893 m

Fishing Lake

Highlight • Lake

1.79 km

Common Wood

Forest

4.84 km

Glebe Wood

Forest

6.35 km

Compton Dando Village

Highlight • Pub

The pretty village of Compton Dando is nestled in the Chew Valley. It has many listed buildings and a long history, including a mention in the 1086 Domesday Book. Part …

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7.02 km

Bluebell and Wildflower Woodland

Highlight • Forest

This is a beautiful woodland with a wonderful atmosphere. Filled with bluebells, wild garlic and birdsong, it's a magical place to be in Spring especially. A pleasure to stroll through at any time of year.

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7.80 km

Alpacas on the Community Forest Path, Woollard

Highlight • River

This footpath between Woollard and Compton Dando is part of the 45 mile (72 km) Community Forest Path which circles Bristol. This section crosses fields above the River Chew.

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8.20 km

River Chew

Highlight • River

Winding 17 miles (27 km) through rural Somerset, the River Chew is a beautiful stretch of water. It passes through the Mendip hills, flowing through Publow, Woolard and Compton Dandon …

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8.31 km

Field Pathway and Bicycle Dismount Point

Highlight • Cycleway

you have to be able to get your bike thru the gate and then it's a short ride thru a field before you hit a decentish path

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8.45 km

Woollard River Swimming Spot

Highlight • Beach

A small footbridge and weir narrows the Chew and creates a natural pool next to a field. There is a footpath going through the field, the bridleway goes up the …

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10.0 km

Woodland Pond

Highlight • Lake

A lovely, wildlife-rich pond set within tranquil woodland. Listen to the birds sing and gentle wind in the trees.

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

2.69 km

2.26 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.97 km

3.03 km

2.26 km

1.91 km

546 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

25 %

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River Chew – Woodland Pond loop from Bath and North East Somerset

Fishing Lake

Compton Dando Village

Bluebell and Wildflower Woodland

Alpacas on the Community Forest Path, Woollard

River Chew

Field Pathway and Bicycle Dismount Point

Woollard River Swimming Spot

Woodland Pond

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