The fish and chip cafe overlooking stunning Somerset lake that could be poshest in Britain
It is owned by a Michelin star chef
00:00, 1 JUL 2021
Mouth watering fish and real chips are cooked in pure west country rapeseed oil (Image: Salt & Malt restaurant)
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Picture this.
You are sitting in the early evening sunshine overlooking a stunning lake in an idyllic setting in the West Country.
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CHEW VALLEY LAKE & KNOWLE HILL
The village of Moreton lies submerged under Chew Valley lake. Photo by Neil Owen
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DISTANCE: Two-and-a-quarter miles or one-and-a half-miles for the short option.
HOW TO GET THERE: From Weston, travel towards Banwell onto the A368 and follow signs for Chew Stoke.
PARKING: To find the Chew Valley Lake car parks, follow signs for Chew Stoke and park in Walley Lane.
DIRECTIONS: From the car park in Walley Lane, head to the far corner and take the signed footpath.
Chew Valley Lake is home to a large population of waterfowl and is also a designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area. People can enjoy far-reaching views across the Chew Valley to the Mendip Hills and Dundry Ridge after a short walk to the top of Knowle Hill.
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2:00 PM April 17, 2021
Chew Valley, at the edge of the Mendip Hills, is a great spot for fishing and is a nature reserve
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Chew Valley, Chew Stoke (nr Bristol) - Chew Valley is very well known for its fly fishing. Opened in 1956, Chew is a relatively shallow reservoir with an average depth of only 14ft at top level and a maximum depth of just 37ft. Day and afternoon bank fishing permits start at £21 per adult and are available at Woodford Lodge or bristolwater.clubmate.co.uk And if you get peckish, the lodge is currently serving takeaway food and refreshments.