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Chew Valley Caravan Park

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51.336°N, 2.597°W
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The Chew Valley spreads out quiet and green, a patchwork of hedgerows and low Somerset hills where the light seems to hold longer in summer — this is touring country, gently rolling and unhurried.

This is a straightforward caravan and campervan site suited to couples and families who prefer hook-ups and hard standing to wild pitches, the kind of place where you can settle in for a few nights and explore the reservoirs, villages, and walking routes that make this corner of Somerset so easy on the eye. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth checking ahead if you're bringing one along. The valley itself is known for its fly-fishing waters and pretty stone villages, though this site keeps things simple and unfussy.

Facilities aren't detailed, so it's worth calling ahead to confirm what's available onsite — showers, electric hook-ups, waste points — and campfires need checking on arrival too. Expect a quiet, no-frills pitch in peaceful surroundings, the kind of park that does the basics well and lets the landscape do the talking.

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Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

8 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Three Peaks Walk

Tackles 27km of varied Somerset terrain with moderate to steep climbs across three distinct summits. Challenging full-day route unsuitable for buggies or young children due to length and elevation changes. Dogs welcome but need good fitness for the distance. Rewards with panoramic views over the Mendip Hills and countryside, best attempted by experienced walkers with proper navigation skills and stamina for extended hillwalking.

Hiking routeLocal network
4.3 km from campsite
Route length: 27 km

Limestone Link

Connects the Mendip Hills to the Cotswolds across 36 miles of varied terrain, mixing gentle valleys with steep climbs over exposed limestone ridges. Not suitable for buggies or young children due to length and challenging sections. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Rewards walkers with dramatic views, ancient woodland, and distinctive limestone grassland unique to this geological corridor between two iconic landscapes.

Hiking routeRegional network
5.74 km from campsite
Route length: 58 km

Two Rivers Way

Follows the Rivers Frome and Avon across 32km of Cotswold countryside between Sherborne and Bristol, mixing flat riverside paths with moderate climbs through woodland and farmland. Not suitable for buggies due to stiles and uneven terrain, but families with older children can tackle shorter sections. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Rewards with peaceful water meadows, historic mill sites, and varied wildlife—ideal for a multi-day adventure or cherry-picking quieter stretches away from busy

Hiking routeRegional network
6.53 km from campsite
Route length: 32 km

The Mendip Trail

Traverses the dramatic Mendip Hills ridge with sustained climbs and descents across open limestone plateau and wooded combes—expect proper elevation gain. Unsuitable for buggies; older children who manage longer distances will love the cave country and panoramic Somerset views. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near grazing sheep. Delivers classic ridge walking with Cheddar Gorge, ancient lead workings, and sweeping vistas across the Bristol Channel that justify every uphill metre.

Hiking routeRegional network
12.72 km from campsite

The Butcombe Trail

Hiking routeRegional network
12.73 km from campsite
Route length: 74 km
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Pubs, shops & services within 5 km

  • Bishop Sutton Community Library Cafe
    Cafe 0.2 km~5 min walk
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  • The Red Lion
    Pub 0.3 km~5 min walk
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  • Pony And Trap
    Pub 1.5 km~20 min walk
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  • The Stable Tea Rooms
    Cafe 1.8 km~20 min walk
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  • Salt & Malt
    Takeaway 1.9 km~25 min walkfish and chips
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