Sandford Orcas sits beneath Holway Hill, where the summit stands at 172m. The village itself is full of English history, with the Manor house built around 1550 AD and the church of Saint Nicholas thought to be from the 13th century.
Surrounded by the Dorset countryside, it is a beautiful place to explore and to embrace its distinctive characteristics.

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1. Sandford Orcas to Holway Woods loop

5.68km

01:35

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View from Cadbury Castle – Beacon Hill Viewpoint loop from Sherborne

27.3km

07:40

540m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hiking loop from Sandford Orcas

3.61km

01:03

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Sandford Orcas, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Holway Hill and Sandford Orcas Village

1. Sandford Orcas to Holway Woods loop

2. View from Cadbury Castle – Beacon Hill Viewpoint loop from Sherborne

3. Hiking loop from Sandford Orcas

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