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Sherborne Abbey – Sherborne School loop from Sherborne

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Sherborne Abbey – Sherborne School loop from Sherborne

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Sherborne Abbey – Sherborne School loop from Sherborne

01:17

4.89km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.42 km

The BakeOut Café

Highlight • Cafe

Simple but trendy cafe in Sherborne. Good coffee and a nice variety of baked goods. Away from the main high street and accessible via Waitrose car park.

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1.68 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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1.86 km

Poppy Memorial Display at Sherborne Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

2.00 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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2.15 km

Nuttycombe Brewery at Digby Tap

Highlight • Other

2.37 km

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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3.58 km

Sherborne School

Highlight • Settlement

Sherborne School is a public school (English independent boarding school for boys) located beside Sherborne Abbey. The school has been in continuous operation on the same site for over 1,300 …

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4.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

946 m

763 m

729 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

977 m

311 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 15 June

21°C

14°C

13 %

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Sherborne Abbey – Sherborne School loop from Sherborne

The BakeOut Café

Nativity Scene

Sherborne Abbey

Poppy Memorial Display at Sherborne Abbey

St. John's Church

Nuttycombe Brewery at Digby Tap

Bandstand in Pageant Gardens

Sherborne School

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