There are six bird hides at Chew Valley Lake. The hides at Wick Green, Nunnery Point and Moreton Bank are available in the winter, but the Stratford hide offers the best all-year viewing. At Blagdon Lake, there are hides at Home Bay Point and at Top End.

View our Lake Pages for more information on hide locations and access. For more about birdwatching and other activities around and on our lakes, visit Bristol Water's main website. 

All bird watching permits include a 50p admin fee

Access is restricted at the lakes and permit only areas are only accessible by combination locks. lock combinations are sent via email once a permit has been purchased.

Only customers able to comply with current government guidance should purchase permits.