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St Mary's Church, Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and Gardens loop from Thorncombe

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St Mary's Church, Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and Gardens loop from Thorncombe

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St Mary's Church, Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and Gardens loop from Thorncombe

04:08

15.3km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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635 m

Thorncombe Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

The village shop is run by community volunteers. There is a small cafe area serving teas and coffee. We arrived at 14:15 and we had just missed their lunch serving. …

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674 m

St Mary's Church, Thorncombe

Highlight • Historical Site

While there was already a church in Thorncombe, the current one was built, incorporating elements from the old church, in the late 19th century. Some of its older elements include …

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3.48 km

Magdalen Farm

Highlight • Other

6.92 km

Wayford Woods

Highlight • Forest

This stunning patch of woodland lies just outside the village of Wayford and holds wonderful serenity under its canopy. It experienced a little fame in 2014 and 2015 thanks to …

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9.82 km

St Stephen's Church and Fox's Book of Martyrs

Highlight • Historical Site

This 13th century Anglican church is a Grade II listed building and, while its age is impressive, it holds a far more intriguing treasure. It has a surviving copy of …

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11.6 km

Forde Abbey

Highlight • Other

11.9 km

Forde Abbey and Gardens

Highlight • Monument

This Grade I-listed building is an exceptionally grand residence complete with sprawling gardens and a giant fountain. The priory was built in the 1100s and takes its name from the …

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13.8 km

Whistling Copse

Forest

15.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

2.60 km

1.59 km

222 m

Surfaces

7.71 km

3.44 km

3.16 km

237 m

Elevation

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Thursday 14 May

14°C

3°C

17 %

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St Mary's Church, Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and Gardens loop from Thorncombe

Thorncombe Village Shop

St Mary's Church, Thorncombe

Magdalen Farm

Wayford Woods

St Stephen's Church and Fox's Book of Martyrs

Forde Abbey

Forde Abbey and Gardens

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