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South West England

The Red Way Forest Path – Heaven's Gate Path loop from Horningsham

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

The Red Way Forest Path – Heaven's Gate Path loop from Horningsham

Moderate

5.0

(1)

11

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The Red Way Forest Path – Heaven's Gate Path loop from Horningsham

00:56

13.5km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.46 km for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.48 km

Franziska's Cakes Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little tea room with an excellent cake selection. Perfect mid ride stop

Tip by

2

5.50 km

Shearwater Café

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant lunch or snack stop on the shore of Shearwater Lake. Super friendly, loads of outside seating and some mega looking cakes too!

Tip by

3

8.08 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.

Tip by

4

9.52 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.

Tip by

5

10.0 km

Entrance to Longleat Safari Drive-through

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

6

10.3 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.

Tip by

7

13.2 km

Heaven's Gate Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Path to great Longleat House viewing spot

Tip by

B

13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.20 km

1.39 km

1.38 km

719 m

717 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.93 km

2.08 km

1.35 km

136 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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14°C

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