Chew Valley Lake – The Round House, Stanton Drew loop from Leigh-on-Mendip

Chew Valley Lake – The Round House, Stanton Drew loop from Leigh-on-Mendip

Moderate

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Chew Valley Lake – The Round House, Stanton Drew loop from Leigh-on-Mendip

03:29

72.5km

780m

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: September 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.6 km

Pear Tree Cottage

Forest

22.8 km

View of Chew Valley Lake from Harptree Climb

Highlight • Lake

Harptree climb. Steep through a stunning village. Amazing views of The Mendips.

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28.6 km

View of Chew Valley Lake from Wrangle Road Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

An alternative to the old Bristol road to get up to or off the Mendips. Views are epic at the top. Quieter than the main roads.

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32.8 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 …

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35.4 km

Chew Stoke Ford

Highlight • River

38.3 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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40.4 km

The Round House, Stanton Drew

Highlight • Monument

There’s a Pokémon Go gym here!

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47.5 km

Wick Green

Forest

48.7 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 …

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64.4 km

Chilcompton Stream and Waterfall

Highlight • River

A pretty village where the road follows a stream. There's quite a stiff climb up Bowden Hill and Bakers Lane to the south, where you can find a Co-op store at the top.

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