© 2010 Roger Carrington

Tucked away in the shadow of the Mendip Hills, the Chew Valley and its lakes are a haven of tranquillity between the bustling cities of Bath and Bristol.The Chew Valley has a history that dates back more than 10,000 years and is rich in mystery and myths. Chew Valley Lake is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by unspoilt meadows and woods.

Its surrounding reedbeds are also amongst the largest in the south-west. It is extremely important for migrating and wintering birds including wildfowl, waders, warblers and swallows. Large numbers of reed warblers breed in the reedbeds which are also a vital autumn feeding station for both them and sedge warblers prior to and during their migration.

        Original oil on canvas

               16 inches x 12 inches

 Chew Valley