Shearwater Lake – Longleat Forest loop from Shearwater Sailing Club

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Shearwater Lake – Longleat Forest loop from Shearwater Sailing Club

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Shearwater Lake – Longleat Forest loop from Shearwater Sailing Club

00:51

9.89km

140m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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Parking

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238 m

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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Twisty Singletrack in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A sweet section of twisty, technical single track, roots, tree's, watch the fireroad crossing shortly after the start. A puddle of doom can appear when wet.

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Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Forest

Nice off-road route back into Warminster

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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 …

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8.81 km

Mountain Bike Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Forest

Fun little section with loss of trails and easy fire road / access trail back up to the top. Can easily spend an hour sessioning these fun little blasters

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