Cheddar Reservoir

Cheddar reservoir will reopen at midnight tonight (Friday 26^th of June), with both car parks accessible. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Please remember to stay hydrated during your visit, wear sunscreen, and avoid being in direct sun between 11am and 3pm where possible, as temperatures and humidity remain high.

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We have decided to extend the closure notice for Cheddar reservoir until the end of Friday 26th of June. This action is in line with our routine water safety practice at Cheddar Reservoir for extreme heat scenarios.

With the extreme heat, and very little shade around the reservoir’s permissive path, we want everyone to stay safe. We know the water can look very tempting on hot days, but it can be extremely dangerous, and we don’t want any extra pressure on the emergency services on what will already be a very busy time for them.

We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this causes.

We have further information and updates on our notice page.

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There will be no public access to Cheddar reservoir between Sunday 21st and Wednesday 24th of June. This action is in line with our routine water safety practice at Cheddar Reservoir for extreme heat scenarios.

With the extreme heat, and very little shade around the reservoir’s permissive path, we want everyone to stay safe. We know the water can look very tempting on hot days, but it can be extremely dangerous, and we don’t want any extra pressure on the emergency services on what will already be a very busy time for them.

We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this causes.  We have further information and updates on our notice page.

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Dating from the 1930s, Cheddar Reservoir has a capacity of 135 million gallons. The reservoir is supplied with water from the Cheddar Yeo river in Cheddar Gorge.

Paddle boarding was introduced at Cheddar Reservoir in 2017 as a result of the partnership with local ecologists, Natural England and Cheddar Watersports Club in 2016. Paddle boarding is available to members and guests of the local community group. The club is an evolution of Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club. While still being a protected conservation site for wildlife, the specifics of Cheddar’s designated conservation status make it a much more suitable site for managed paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing than Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes.