Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset was created in the 1930s to collect water from Cheddar Gorge springs, holding 6 million cubic meters.
It supplies water to Bristol and the local area, with some water treated in Bristol and some in Cheddar.
People enjoy sailing, fishing, and wind-surfing there, and walking around it is permitted.
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About Cheddar Reservoir
Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset was built in the 1930s to collect water from springs in Cheddar Gorge. It holds 6 million cubic meters of water and supplies water to Bristol and the local area. Some of the water is treated in Bristol, while the rest is treated in Cheddar for local use.
People also use Cheddar Reservoir for fun activities. It was the first reservoir in Britain where people could sail, starting in 1947. People also fish and wind-surf there.
You can walk around the reservoir, even though it’s not an official footpath. Bristol Water allows people to walk there, but they ask that you keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them. Make sure to throw away any trash and dog waste properly. The path around the reservoir is different on each side, with one side being hard and the other being gravel. Enjoy exploring and respecting the area!