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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Chew Valley Lake loop from Cheddar

Cheddar Gorge Climb – Chew Valley Lake loop from Cheddar

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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Chew Valley Lake loop from Cheddar

02:44

53.6km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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498 m

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Totally achievable iconic climb. The whole thing is about 10km but it’s only steep for the first 1.5km or so. There is one really nasty steep hairpin but once you’re past that you’ve nailed it! I’d rather ride up than down. Very busy on summer weekends with cyclists, motorcycles and cars (plus tourist busses) so pick your time wisely. Cars can get aggravated and impatient and it’s difficult to pass.

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15.8 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 in 1956, covers an area of 1,200 acres (4.9 km2).

Thanks to the indigenous and migrant birds that flock to the lake throughout the year, the lake is a national centre for birdwatching.

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21.0 km

Stone Footbridge Over Stream

Highlight • Bridge

Nice spot to chill by a stream with a bench. What more do you need?

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22.7 km

Norton Lane Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

It’s not that tough a climb really. Really good views you can see for miles up here and very peaceful spot.

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26.8 km

The Round House, Stanton Drew

Highlight • Monument

There’s a Pokémon Go gym here!

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32.6 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 brilliant views of the lake and surrounding countryside as you pass along the dam.

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36.8 km

Wick Green

Forest

38.0 km

Chew Valley Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

Chew Valley Lake is a well-known scenic beauty spot, top quality fly-fising destination and the fifth largest artificial lake in the UK. It’s also a haven for birdwatchers, with wildfowl and migrating birds often seen feeding in the reed beds around the water.

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51.5 km

Cheddar Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolute beauty of a place. Cycling bucket list ish

Tip by

53.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.2 km

5.22 km

2.56 km

520 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

17.1 km

182 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Saturday 11 July

31°C

16°C

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Cheddar Gorge Climb – Chew Valley Lake loop from Cheddar

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Chew Valley Lake

Stone Footbridge Over Stream

Norton Lane Climb

The Round House, Stanton Drew

Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake

Cheddar Gorge

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