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Forest Road in Cranborne Chase – Shearwater Lake loop from Horningsham

Forest Road in Cranborne Chase – Shearwater Lake loop from Horningsham

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Forest Road in Cranborne Chase – Shearwater Lake loop from Horningsham

03:25

45.6km

620m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.23 km for 70 m

After 44.3 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.74 km

Forest Road in Cranborne Chase

Highlight • Trail

Quite forest road past Centre Parks.

Tip by

4.99 km

Shearwater Lake

Highlight • Cafe

Beautiful lake surrounded by woods full of trails

Tip by

6.54 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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14.3 km

Little Knoll Wood

Forest

18.5 km

Gully in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

23.4 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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36.8 km

Footbridge Over the River Wylye

Highlight • Bridge

This small footbridge over the Wylye connects Henfords Marsh with Eastleigh Wood Lane. It's likely that there has been a crossing of sorts here for a long time, although it may have been a muddy ford rather than a bridge.

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41.9 km

Forest Road between Shearwater Lake and Longleat

Highlight • Trail

This is a great quit road that take your from/ to Shearwater from Longleat.

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43.0 km

Shearwater Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Forest

The woods contain a number of short and not too technical downhill trails as well as lots of singletrack.

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.

Tip by

44.7 km

Longleat Forest

Forest

45.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

10.6 km

6.87 km

5.87 km

2.62 km

Surfaces

24.0 km

14.4 km

4.50 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

22°C

13°C

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Forest Road in Cranborne Chase – Shearwater Lake loop from Horningsham

Forest Road in Cranborne Chase

Shearwater Lake

The Ridge Trail, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Gully in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Hidden Valley Descent to Monkton Deverill

Footbridge Over the River Wylye

Forest Road between Shearwater Lake and Longleat

Shearwater Mountain Bike Trails

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