Shearwater Lake – Shearwater Lake loop from Horningsham
Shearwater Lake – Shearwater Lake loop from Horningsham
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Shearwater Lake – Shearwater Lake loop from Horningsham
00:49
8.56km
150m
Mountain biking
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: February 20, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
Get Directions
417 m
The Ridge Trail, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
1.40 km
Shearwater Gravel Tracks
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
2.11 km
Redwoods Trails, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
2.25 km
Singletrack Through the Redwoods
Highlight • MTB Park
2.99 km
Shearwater Lake
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
3.37 km
Shearwater Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
4.37 km
Shearwater Mountain Bike Trails
Highlight • Forest
A lay-by is good for parking and is also an ideal access point for many of the trails.
To the south is where most of the steeper and more technical trails are located. To the north and east there are endless single track trails that weave throughout the woods.
You can cycle here for hours and still have not found all of the trails.
Cycling along the fire roads is a quick way to get around and you will see many trails off the sides in different directions.
Beware that in the summer it can get busy with walkers and families as some of the trails come out directly, or cross over, the fire roads. Usually everyone is bike friendly and stays off the trails.
At the very bottom to the south is Shearwater lake which is a great place to stop for a drink and snack and to enjoy the view before heading back up to the trails.
Tip by
6.65 km
Longleat Forest Track
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
8.56 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.61 km
579 m
245 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.85 km
654 m
< 100 m
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Saturday 16 May
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6°C
35 %
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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h
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