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Shearwater Lake – The Red Way Forest Path loop from Warminster

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Shearwater Lake – The Red Way Forest Path loop from Warminster

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Shearwater Lake – The Red Way Forest Path loop from Warminster

01:48

20.8km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.00 km for 123 m

After 5.30 km for 252 m

After 13.7 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.57 km

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Forest

Nice off-road route back into Warminster

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4.95 km

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Cycleway

At this point, the cycleway dips into at atmospheric pine forest. There are lots of other trails around here if you fancy exploring the woodland further.

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6.86 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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10.7 km

Singletrack Through the Redwoods

Highlight • MTB Park

13.5 km

Heaven's Gate Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Path to great Longleat House viewing spot

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15.5 km

Woodland Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

This section of trail winds through woodlands next to the road. With a few technical sections over roots and rocks, it is an entertaining ride.

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15.8 km

Entrance to Longleat Safari Drive-through

Highlight • Trail

Fancy a fast paced decent? this is the hill for you!

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16.3 km

The Red Way Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

This is a lovely cycle path that weaves through towering woodlands shared with Center Parcs. There are plenty of connecting trails here that allow you to explore the woods further.

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20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.80 km

4.19 km

3.09 km

2.96 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

11.3 km

4.86 km

3.55 km

983 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Shearwater Lake – The Red Way Forest Path loop from Warminster

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Shearwater Lake

Singletrack Through the Redwoods

Heaven's Gate Path

Woodland Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Entrance to Longleat Safari Drive-through

The Red Way Forest Path

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