 Chew Stoke is approximately 10 miles ( 16 km ) south of Bristol , 15 miles ( 24 km ) from Bath , and 9 miles ( 14 km ) from Keynsham . It is 1 @.@ 3 miles ( 2 @.@ 1 km ) south of Chew Magna on the B3130 road that joins the A37 and A38 . The A368 crosses the valley west of the lake . The " Chew Valley Explorer " bus route 672 / 674 , running from Bristol Bus Station to Cheddar , provides public transport access . This service is operated by CT coaches and <unk> and subsidised by Bath and North East Somerset council . In 2002 , a 1 @.@ 9 @-@ mile ( 3 @.@ 1 km ) cycle route , the Chew Lake West Green Route , was opened around the western part of the lake from Chew Stoke . It forms part of the Padstow to Bristol West Country Way , National Cycle Network Route 3 . It has all @-@ weather surfacing , providing a smooth off @-@ road facility for ramblers , mobility @-@ challenged visitors , and cyclists of all abilities . Funding was provided by Bath and North East Somerset Council , with the support of Sustrans and the Chew Valley Recreational Trail Association . The minor roads around the lake are also frequently used by cyclists . Bristol Airport is approximately 10 miles ( 16 km ) away , and the nearest train stations are Keynsham , Bath Spa , and Bristol Temple Meads . 
