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

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South West England

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

Moderate

41

runners

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

01:26

13.6km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.68 km

The Walled Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent food & service in a tranquil outdoor setting (also some indoor seating)

Tip by

2

8.31 km

Clatcombe Lane

Highlight • Trail

Between Over Coombe and Higher Clatcombe there are beautiful views of Ambrose Hill and Patson Hill along the route. Picturesque scenery of the Dorset countryside is in abundance.

Tip by

3

11.6 km

Nuttycombe Brewery at Digby Tap

Highlight • Other

4

11.8 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.

Tip by

5

12.4 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 …

Tip by

6

12.5 km

Poppy Memorial Display at Sherborne Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

7

12.6 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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B

13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

3.39 km

737 m

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

583 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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