Shearwater Lake – Shearwater Lake loop from Redway Gate
Shearwater Lake – Shearwater Lake loop from Redway Gate
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Shearwater Lake – Shearwater Lake loop from Redway Gate
00:26
3.50km
70m
Running
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: July 18, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
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2.03 km
Shearwater Lake
Highlight • Cafe
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2.41 km
Shearwater Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
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2.58 km
Longleat Forest
Highlight • Lake
3.47 km
Shearwater Mountain Bike Trails
Highlight • Forest
A lay-by is good for parking and is also an ideal access point for many of the trails.
To the south is where most of the steeper and more technical trails are located. To the north and east there are endless single track trails that weave throughout the woods.
You can cycle here for hours and still have not found all of the trails.
Cycling along the fire roads is a quick way to get around and you will see many trails off the sides in different directions.
Beware that in the summer it can get busy with walkers and families as some of the trails come out directly, or cross over, the fire roads. Usually everyone is bike friendly and stays off the trails.
At the very bottom to the south is Shearwater lake which is a great place to stop for a drink and snack and to enjoy the view before heading back up to the trails.
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3.50 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.88 km
575 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.88 km
562 m
< 100 m
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