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South West England

Forest Road in Cranborne Chase – Shearwater Lake loop from Paulton

Road cycling routes

South West England

Forest Road in Cranborne Chase – Shearwater Lake loop from Paulton

Moderate

8

riders

Forest Road in Cranborne Chase – Shearwater Lake loop from Paulton

03:41

63.7km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

15.2 km

Mells River Stone Bridge

Highlight • River

In the valley below Great Elm, a charming bridge crosses the Mells River, with a bench on the riverbank offering a peaceful spot to enjoy the views or take a …

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2

16.8 km

Long Hill Into Frome

Highlight • Climb

There is a bit of a double hill here so watch out, the first is out of Great Elm and then it dips, and then there is the hill proper. …

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3

27.9 km

Forest Road in Cranborne Chase

Highlight • Trail

Quite forest road past Centre Parks.

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4

28.8 km

Forest Road between Shearwater Lake and Longleat

Highlight • Trail

This is a great quit road that take your from/ to Shearwater from Longleat.

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5

31.5 km

Shearwater Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake with great walking around. Cool cafe which serves everything you need to stock up. The roads are really smooth and it’s a great entrance to the Devrills

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6

36.7 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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7

40.1 km

Longleat Estate cycling route

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great cycling route where you may get a glimpse at some exotic animals. ;)

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8

40.5 km

Forest route to the Longleat Estate

Highlight • Trail

A great way to avoid the main roads and cut through in to the Longleat estate.

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B

63.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

21.5 km

10.1 km

4.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.6 km

12.3 km

2.84 km

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Sunday 12 July

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