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Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Shearwater Trail Network loop from Horningsham

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South West England

Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Shearwater Trail Network loop from Horningsham

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5.0

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15

hikers

Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Shearwater Trail Network loop from Horningsham

00:52

3.02km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

262 m

Heaven's Gate Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Path to great Longleat House viewing spot

Tip by

2

759 m

Heaven's Gate Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best local view points. There is a big grassy area and benches overlooking Longleat and Somerset. Perfect spot for a picnic.

Tip by

3

823 m

View of Longleat Estate from Heaven's Gate

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

2.14 km

Shearwater Trail Network

Highlight • Cycleway

A mix of fun trails in and around Shearwater. Most are smooth and family friendly but you can also skirt off the side for some more technical and challenging stuff ;)

Tip by

5

2.43 km

Wildlife Habitat Branch Pile

Highlight • Natural Monument

Arranging slash materials into piles can provide birds, mammals and other wildlife in the forest with the food, water, space and cover they need.

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B

3.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.57 km

376 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.05 km

832 m

769 m

367 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

65 %

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