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Sherborne Abbey – St. John's Church loop from Oborne

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Sherborne Abbey – St. John's Church loop from Oborne

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Sherborne Abbey – St. John's Church loop from Oborne

03:32

13.0km

180m

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: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.60 km

Oborne Village and Old St Cuthbert Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Oborne is a beautiful little village just north of Sherborne. Quaint cottages and the remains of the 17th century Old St Cuthbert Church can be seen, as well as amazing views across the Dorset countryside.

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5.37 km

Nativity Scene

Highlight • Monument

5.48 km

Sherborne Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

For many, known as the ‘Cathedral of Dorset’ Founded by St. Aldhelm in AD 705, Sherborne Abbey has developed from a Saxon cathedral to one of England’s most beautiful parish …

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5.59 km

St. John's Church

Highlight • Other

Quality and friendly bike shop. You may need it one day.
rileyscycles.co.uk

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5.96 km

Bandstand in Pageant Gardens

Highlight • Settlement

The gardens were opened as a public garden on 5 September 1906. There is a band stand in the middle of the gardens which is still used for concerts in the summer.

Unfortunately dogs are not allowed in the gardens.

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6.58 km

Sherborne Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

Welcome to Sherborne Castle, Dorset’s ultimate architectural plot twist!

In 1592, Sir Walter Raleigh fell so madly in love with the 12th-century "Old Castle" that Queen Elizabeth I snagged it …

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.87 km

3.23 km

3.07 km

821 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

3.23 km

2.68 km

1.94 km

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 5 September

24°C

13°C

25 %

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Sherborne Abbey – St. John's Church loop from Oborne

Oborne Village and Old St Cuthbert Church

Nativity Scene

Sherborne Abbey

St. John's Church

Bandstand in Pageant Gardens

Sherborne Castle

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