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Nice place to rest

Lovely architecture around the church

Well-preserved deserted medieval settlement of Whitcombe. Earthworks include hollow way, lynchets, small enclosures, house platforms and a pond. A gorgeous walk across the area with such a historic past.

Small village which is almost like a cross roads to different cycling routes. Co-op shop here for resupply options.

Good pub. Great food and beer.

nice bridleway section in dry weather

Aside from residing in such a wonderfully-named village, St Michaels and All Angels Church has a fascinating history. Long before its Victorian renovation, a holy man named Wulfric lived as a hermit here for 29 years. Wulfric’s advice was sought by many who came specifically to see him, including members of royalty. He is said to have cut chainmail with ordinary scissors and the story of this miracle is the basis for the logo of the five, interconnected parishes.

Somerset and Dorset are riddled with strip lynchets and some examples are particularly eye-catching. Best viewed from a distance, strip lynchets were a type of earthwork commonly used in ancient field systems, mainly in southern Britain. Like terraces in other countries, it’s thought that strip lynchets were made to increase the agricultural land available in hilly areas. There’s also a theory that they came about as a result of repeated ploughing. These ones can be seen from the south, on the southern side of Brympton Hill.