Cheddar Reservoir

Cheddar Reservoir is an artificial reservoir in Somerset, England, operated by Bristol Water. Dating from the 1930s it has a capacity of 1350 million gallons (6,140,000 cubic metres). The reservoir is supplied with water taken from the Cheddar Yeo river in Cheddar Gorge. There is a watersports centre on site operated by Cheddar Watersports (Bristol Corinthian Tacht Club) THey feature a variety of activites including: Dinghy Sailing, Foiling, windsurfing, SUP, Kayak. PLease see the Cheddar Waterports Website for more detailed and up to date info (https://www.bcyc.org.uk/) What they Say: "The Club is recognised as one of the leading Sailing Clubs in South West England. Our reservoir offers a safe, non-tidal, large area of clean water with stunning views of Cheddar Gorge, the Mendips and Glastonbury Tor. The picturesque location makes the reservoir a popular destination for walkers, bird watchers and anglers as well as the club members who have access to use the water seven days a week in the summer. You can walk, run or cycle the 2.2 miles around the reservoir wall. Dogs on leads are welcome at the club. Great Sailing Conditions The reservoir provides a large 265 acres of open water, with one mile diameter. The most common wind direction is the prevailing south westerly, with the most shifty and challenging conditions when it's a northerly. The reservoir is elevated above the surrounding area enabling good clear winds. Launching is easy from a wide flat area around the reservoir edge." You're welcome to come along and ask to be shown round the club anytime it's open. Although best on a Saturday or Sunday. If you want to visit with your own boat/sup/kayak/windsurfer you need to be signed in by a member as a visitor. The main points are:- A person can only be a Visitor up to 3 times in any one calendar year. A Club member can sign in up to 2 adults or 1 family in any one day. A Visitor MUST have valid third party insurance for thier craft BCYC's facilities include changing rooms, hot showers, a spacious training area, and bar with views over the reservoir and the Somerset levels. There is a galley with hot meals usually available on Sundays and Wednesday evenings. The club is fortunate to have large undercover storage facilities for dinghies, windsurfers and SUPs as well as a large car park and dinghy park