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South West England

Chew Valley Lake – View of Chew Valley loop from Litton

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Chew Valley Lake – View of Chew Valley loop from Litton

Hard

5.0

(1)

16

riders

Chew Valley Lake – View of Chew Valley loop from Litton

04:43

70.8km

1,010m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.7 km for 87 m

After 11.0 km for 54 m

After 11.2 km for 85 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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9.14 km

Stoberry Warren

Forest

2

10.6 km

Wells Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Built from honey-coloured stone between 1176 and 1450, Wells Cathedral is an intricaticate example of Gothic architecture. It has been called "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" and "most poetic" …

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11.0 km

Bishop's Palace Moat

Lake

4

27.1 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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5

29.7 km

Chew Stoke Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Picturesque bridge as you pass through

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6

30.9 km

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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7

31.6 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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8

41.0 km

Whitchurch Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quiet and shady entrance into Bristol - a pleasant surprise after coming off the Wells Road.

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9

54.8 km

View of Chew Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Just a little way out of Bristol, this section of road takes you into quintessential north Somerset with rolling fields and quaint houses.

Tip by

10

61.7 km

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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B

70.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

11.1 km

10.4 km

5.23 km

482 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

29.8 km

610 m

312 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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