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Chew Valley Lake dam – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Stoke

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Chew Valley Lake dam – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Stoke

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Chew Valley Lake dam – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Stoke

00:32

5.09km

30m

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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Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 km

Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club

Highlight • Other

1.90 km

Wild Camping Spot Near the Lake

Highlight • Natural

The gates might be closed later on, but this offers a discreet wild camp opportunity close to the lake.

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3.07 km

Footpath to Woodford Lodge

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a new footpath that goes all the way to Woodford Lodge

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3.11 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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3.51 km

Ducks and geese at Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

3.76 km

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.03 km

View of Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

great view and ultra relaxing

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4.20 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.

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5.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.92 km

1.68 km

449 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

2.10 km

512 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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Chew Valley Lake dam – Chew Valley Lake loop from Chew Stoke

Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club

Wild Camping Spot Near the Lake

Footpath to Woodford Lodge

Chew Valley Lake dam

Ducks and geese at Chew Valley Lake

Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Lake

View of Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake

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