Heaven’s Gate viewpoint

Walks, England, Wiltshire

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Map preview for Heaven’s Gate viewpoint
  • Start at the Nockatt Coppice Car Park which is free. Cross the road carefully and head onto the path, walking around the access barrier.

    Step 1: Start at the Nockatt Coppice Car Park which is free. Cross the road carefully and head onto the path, walking around the access barrier.

  • There are tens of different tree species here alongside rhododendrons and it was lovely to see them in autumn. Follow the path to the right.

    Step 2: There are tens of different tree species here alongside rhododendrons and it was lovely to see them in autumn. Follow the path to the right.

  • The path then veers left before heading straight on for a while. The path here is gravel.

    Step 3: The path then veers left before heading straight on for a while. The path here is gravel.

  • Can you spot any azaleas?

    Step 4: Can you spot any azaleas?

  • As you head into the woods, you’ll notice the towering redwood trees. These look like sequoias to me ❤️

    Step 5: As you head into the woods, you’ll notice the towering redwood trees. These look like sequoias to me ❤️

  • The path was wider here and muddier so take care underfoot.

    Step 6: The path was wider here and muddier so take care underfoot.

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