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Ellick Road, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7TU Tel: 01761 463356 Email: Ashcroft B&B |
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There's plenty to see and do without going too far...
Blagdon's
wonderful 440-acre lake with a 7-mile perimeter is the home of still water
trout fishing to anglers the world over, as well as being home to many birds
and other wildlife. Like Chew Valley's 1200 acre lake, permits are required
to visit the reservoir and are available from Bristol Waterworks Company,
Recreations Dept, Woodford Lodge, Chew Stoke, BS18 8XH.
Fishing - For more info about the fishing season, availability of day and afternoon bank permits and hire of rowing boats, www.cse.bris.ac.uk/~cckhrb/BW/blagdon.htm For local weekly updates open a new browser window for www.blagdon-lake.net.
Birdwatching - Wintering waterfowl are the main attraction for birders and unusual feathered visitors to the lakes are often reported in birdwatching magazines. For wonderful local bird photos by guest Susanne Mueller click here.
Horse riding and trekking at Tynings Farm - Not far from The Cottage B&B - Tel: 01934 742501
The Mendip Hills AONB Service - www.mendiphills.org.uk - for events including led walking & rural skills courses.
The Mendip Society - www.mendipsociety.org.uk - for talks, walks, visits and events.