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Cheddar Reservoir Walk

Cheddar Reservoir walk, Somerset
Cheddar Reservoir · Photo: Roger Cornfoot

A circular walk around Cheddar Reservoir offers free parking right by the water and leads you on a scenic loop with stunning views over the expansive reservoir, fed by the River Yeo.

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Walk information

Cheddar Reservoir Walk

Walk distance
2¼ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

A circular walk around Cheddar's scenic reservoir. There is free parking right next to the reservoir and then the walk takes you all the way around with some gorgeous views overlooking this large expanse of water.

The reservoir artificially made, is supplied with water from Cheddar's Yeo River. It also contains a variety of fish and birdlife. The walk is situated fairly close to Cheddar if you want refreshments. Please check this walk is open before visiting.

This Cheddar Reservoir walk starts at coordinates: 51.277807, -2.794929

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  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 250 Somerset walks
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Expanded route map for Cheddar Reservoir Walk, a 2.25 mile circular walk in Somerset