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South West England

Longleat House – Shearwater Lake loop from Horningsham

South West England

Longleat House – Shearwater Lake loop from Horningsham

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Longleat House – Shearwater Lake loop from Horningsham

01:51

23.9km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.2 km for 286 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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878 m

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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2

4.76 km

Longleat House

Highlight • Monument

Perhaps one of the most famous stately homes in the UK, Longleat is an impressive Elizabethan prodigy house. Longleat is set amongst 1,000 acres of parkland, home to the first …

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3

6.39 km

Longleat Estate cycling route

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great cycling route where you may get a glimpse at some exotic animals. ;)

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4

6.80 km

Forest route to the Longleat Estate

Highlight • Trail

A great way to avoid the main roads and cut through in to the Longleat estate.

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5

8.59 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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6

20.8 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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7

21.2 km

Shearwater Lake

Highlight • Cafe

Beautiful lake surrounded by woods full of trails

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8

22.8 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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23.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.70 km

7.37 km

4.29 km

2.19 km

163 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.27 km

5.48 km

5.19 km

3.93 km

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 29 May

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