Longleat House Drive – Longleat Estate cycling route loop from Frome

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Longleat House Drive – Longleat Estate cycling route loop from Frome

Moderate

4.8

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Longleat House Drive – Longleat Estate cycling route loop from Frome

01:48

24.2km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.48 km

Redford Ford

Highlight • Bridge

Rideable if you choose the right line as it is rocky. The alternative is a little footbridge to the side if you don't fancy risking wet feet.

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10.2 km

Heaven's Gate Sculpture, Longleat

Highlight • Structure

This is a great meeting spot right at the top of Windhill Bike Park. Follow the fireroad down the hill to the right of the road (if coming into Longleat) and the park is on your left.

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11.0 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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11.6 km

Heaven's Gate Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Path to great Longleat House viewing spot

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12.3 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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15.4 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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16.3 km

Longleat House Drive

Highlight • Historical Site

Fast, straight road leading up to Longleat House. Great cycling through the grounds, its par of the national cycle route so you can always have access on a bike. If …

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18.5 km