Shearwater Forest Saunter

Walks, England, Wiltshire

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Map preview for Shearwater Forest Saunter
  • This walk starts by the Heaven's Gate Car Park, postcode BA12 7LG. Head left by a large fir tree and pass a white metal barrier.

    Step 1: This walk starts by the Heaven's Gate Car Park, postcode BA12 7LG. Head left by a large fir tree and pass a white metal barrier.

  • Follow the gravel track to the right by a large boulder sign for Shearwater.

    Step 2: Follow the gravel track to the right by a large boulder sign for Shearwater.

  • The path changes from gravel to earth and winds through the forest.

    Step 3: The path changes from gravel to earth and winds through the forest.

  • You'll be heading gently downhill most of the way to the lake.

    Step 4: You'll be heading gently downhill most of the way to the lake.

  • The canopy becomes sparser along this section.

    Step 5: The canopy becomes sparser along this section.

  • Follow the path as it heads sharp left.

    Step 6: Follow the path as it heads sharp left.

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