Chew Valley

#2920 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Natural attraction, Valley

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The Chew Valley is an affluent area in North Somerset, England, named after the River Chew, which rises at Chewton Mendip, and joins the River Avon at Keynsham. Technically, the area of the valley is bounded by the water catchment area of the Chew and its tributaries; however, the name Chew Valley is often used less formally to cover other nearby areas, for example, Blagdon Lake and its environs, which by a stricter definition are part of the Yeo Valley. The valley is an area of rich arable and dairy farmland, interspersed with a number of villages. ()

Alternative names: Area: 182 mi²Coordinates: 51°20'15"N, 2°36'55"W

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Chew Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chew Valley Lake, Stanton Drew stone circles, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Chew Magna Reservoir.

~1240 ftSW
Large man-made lake and birdwatching site
Chew Valley Lake
6 min walk • Chew Valley Lake, nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, United Kingdom, is a serene man-made reservoir and a popular destination for both nature enthusiasts and recreational visitors. Spanning over 1,200 acres, it is the largest lake in the southwest of England...
2.7 miNE
Archaeological site
Stanton Drew stone circles, Bristol
68 min walk • The Stanton Drew stone circles are just outside the village of Stanton Drew in the English county of Somerset. The largest stone circle is the Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter and the second largest stone circle in Britain; it is considered to be one of the largest Neolithic monuments to have been built.
2.5 miNE
Church, Cemetery
Church of St Mary the Virgin
64 min walk • The Anglican Church of St Mary the Virgin in Stanton Drew, Somerset, England, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.
2 miN
Lake
Chew Magna Reservoir, Bristol
53 min walk • Chew Magna Reservoir is a 5-acre reservoir on the western outskirts of the village of Chew Magna, Somerset, England. It lies just north of the B3130 Winford Road.
1.2 miSE
Hill
Burledge Hill, Mendips
32 min walk • Burledge Hill is on the southern edge of the village of Bishop Sutton, Somerset, England. It is the site of a Site of Special Scientific Interest and an univallate Iron Age hillfort.
5.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Stock Hill
143 min walk • Stock Hill is a Forestry Commission plantation on the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England. It lies to the south of the B3135 which runs from Cheddar Gorge to Green Ore and is the largest woodland on the Mendip plateau. A number of wide rides run through the forest.
3.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Litton Reservoirs
83 min walk • Litton Reservoirs are two reservoirs near the village of Litton, Somerset, England. They are operated by Bristol Water. They lie on the boundary between Bath and North East Somerset and Mendip districts.
2.9 miSW
Church
Church of St Bartholomew, Mendips
74 min walk • The Church of St Bartholomew in Ubley, Somerset, England is a small medieval church originating from the 13th century with later additions. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church has no fixed pews. Features include a Jacobean pulpit and a chained copy of the ‘Paraphrases of Erasmus’ dated 1552.
5.5 miE
Church
All Saints Farmborough
141 min walk • The Church of All Saints is an Anglican parish church in Farmborough, Somerset, England. It was principally built in the 15th century and has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
2.2 miE
Park, Farm
Folly Farm, Bristol
55 min walk • Folly Farm is a traditionally managed working farm and nature reserve run by the Avon Wildlife Trust. It is located between Stowey, Clutton and Stanton Wick in the civil parish of Stowey in the English county of Somerset.
4.5 miS
Church
Church of St Mary Magdalene
115 min walk • The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Chewton Mendip, Somerset, England, was built in the 1540s and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene.