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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

01:18

17.5km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.4 km for 145 m

After 14.6 km for 70 m

After 15.9 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.80 km

Gordon's MTB Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

'Gordon's' is best ridden after a dry spell, currently running sweet before popping out in the Windhill Car Park.

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5.80 km

The Ridge Trail, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Climb up onto The Ridge and sprint through the trees. Just watch for the drop at the end to return to the fire road.

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8.05 km

Shearwater Lake

Highlight • Cafe

Beautiful lake surrounded by woods full of trails

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8.43 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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9.80 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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9.80 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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10.2 km

Twisty Singletrack in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A sweet section of twisty, technical single track, roots, tree's, watch the fireroad crossing shortly after the start. A puddle of doom can appear when wet.

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12.1 km

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Forest

Nice off-road route back into Warminster

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.12 km

5.43 km

2.25 km

1.54 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

7.11 km

6.94 km

1.47 km

1.26 km

774 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

29°C

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Shearwater Lake – Shearwater Lake loop from Horningsham

Gordon's MTB Trail

The Ridge Trail, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Shearwater Lake

Shearwater Lake

Forest Road between Shearwater Lake and Longleat

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Twisty Singletrack in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

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