Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Longleat Main Entrance Arch loop from Horningsham

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Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Longleat Main Entrance Arch loop from Horningsham

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Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Longleat Main Entrance Arch loop from Horningsham

01:17

4.32km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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845 m

St John the Baptist Church, Horningsham

Highlight • Historical Site

Church in the Longleat estate owned Horningsham.

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1.54 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 ;)

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1.82 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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2.19 km

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.

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3.59 km

Longleat Main Entrance Arch

Highlight • Monument

if you have a day pass to Longleat you can get 10% off at the top of the hill, trouble is you have to make it up there first!

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3.65 km

Longleat House and Entrance Arch

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to Longleat Wildlife and Safari Park. Eyes peeled to see if you can spot any animals, and if not, you can still get some iconic photos!

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3.97 km

The Bath Arms, Horningsham

Highlight • Pub

Great spot to park at the start of a run/ hike or ride. Also great chips - try the ale.

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4.05 km

The Bath Arms, Longleat Estate

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub and guest house at the top of Longleat Safari Park. Great area to sit outside and get a drink or snack. They also have a garden in the back with more seating.

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4.32 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.84 km

1.28 km

818 m

389 m

Surfaces

1.67 km

1.19 km