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Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Shearwater Lake loop from Shearwater Sailing Club

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Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Shearwater Lake loop from Shearwater Sailing Club

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Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Shearwater Lake loop from Shearwater Sailing Club

01:24

14.8km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.55 km for 285 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.49 km

Singletrack Through the Redwoods

Highlight • MTB Park

3.77 km

Shearwater Gravel Tracks

Highlight • Trail

Loads of great gravel tracks to explore around Shearwater.

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5.31 km

Heaven's Gate Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Path to great Longleat House viewing spot

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5.80 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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6.46 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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8.94 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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9.01 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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14.6 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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14.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.73 km

4.21 km

841 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.48 km

2.47 km

2.03 km

841 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

27°C

14°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Shearwater Lake loop from Shearwater Sailing Club

Singletrack Through the Redwoods

Shearwater Gravel Tracks

Heaven's Gate Path

Heaven's Gate Viewpoint

Shearwater Trail Network

The Bath Arms, Horningsham

The Bath Arms, Longleat Estate

Shearwater Lake

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