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Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Shearwater Lake loop from Heytesbury

Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Shearwater Lake loop from Heytesbury

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Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Shearwater Lake loop from Heytesbury

02:59

41.2km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.19 km

Gravel Track Along Pertwood Farm

Highlight • Cycleway

Good views across the devrills but nowhere to hide if there’s a headwind!

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12.4 km

Hidden Valley Descent to Monkton Deverill

Highlight • Natural

It's cute but the descent off the top is overgrown and rutted. Pick your line carefully. Sheep in the valley itself so go slow.

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19.1 km

Rodmead Wood

Forest

21.5 km

Little Knoll Wood

Forest

27.1 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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27.8 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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28.8 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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30.5 km

Redwoods Trails, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Forest

A couple of local trails just to the side of the fire road.

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31.5 km

Shearwater Lake

Highlight • Cafe

Beautiful lake surrounded by woods full of trails

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31.9 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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41.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

15.1 km

4.60 km

2.05 km

816 m

308 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

14.6 km

2.51 km

2.32 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Heaven's Gate Viewpoint – Shearwater Lake loop from Heytesbury

Gravel Track Along Pertwood Farm

Hidden Valley Descent to Monkton Deverill

Shearwater Trail Network

Heaven's Gate Viewpoint

The Ridge Trail, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Redwoods Trails, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Shearwater Lake

Shearwater Lake

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