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Shearwater Lake – Heaven's Gate Path loop from Warminster

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Shearwater Lake – Heaven's Gate Path loop from Warminster

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4.4

(5)

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Shearwater Lake – Heaven's Gate Path loop from Warminster

01:45

20.2km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.00 km for 123 m

After 4.64 km for 252 m

After 13.1 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.57 km

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Forest

Nice off-road route back into Warminster

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4.29 km

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Cycleway

At this point, the cycleway dips into at atmospheric pine forest. There are lots of other trails around here if you fancy exploring the woodland further.

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6.20 km

Shearwater Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super nice traffic free trail around the back of the lake. There is also a little cafe on the other side where you can grab a cold/ hot drink and hang out by the lake.

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9.99 km

Singletrack Through the Redwoods

Highlight • MTB Park

12.9 km

Heaven's Gate Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Path to great Longleat House viewing spot

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14.9 km

Woodland Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

This section of trail winds through woodlands next to the road. With a few technical sections over roots and rocks, it is an entertaining ride.

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15.2 km

Entrance to Longleat Safari Drive-through

Highlight • Trail

Fancy a fast paced decent? this is the hill for you!

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15.7 km

The Red Way Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

This is a lovely cycle path that weaves through towering woodlands shared with Center Parcs. There are plenty of connecting trails here that allow you to explore the woods further.

Tip by

20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

4.16 km

3.09 km

2.85 km

1.73 km

Surfaces

10.8 km

4.88 km

3.50 km

826 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

29°C

14°C

0 %

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Shearwater Lake – Heaven's Gate Path loop from Warminster

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Shearwater Lake

Singletrack Through the Redwoods

Heaven's Gate Path

Woodland Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Entrance to Longleat Safari Drive-through

The Red Way Forest Path

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