Shearwater to Southleigh Wood

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Overview

The walk will start at the Shearwater car park where we will follow the path through the Foxholes Plantation towards Longbridge Deverill. From here we turn north and head up though Southleigh Wood before turning west towards Longleat Forest and our return to Shearwater.
There will be one stop for a drink and snack.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 182.9m / 600ft
Type:: circular

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Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 85410 42007
Nearest postcode:: BA12 8AE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet and park in the car park by the entrance to Shearwater lake

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