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Cadbury Castle Hillfort – Sherborne Abbey loop from Ilchester

Cadbury Castle Hillfort – Sherborne Abbey loop from Ilchester

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Cadbury Castle Hillfort – Sherborne Abbey loop from Ilchester

02:08

42.8km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 25.4 km for 359 m

Dismount required: • Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM • Saturday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 km

Cadbury Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

If you have time, try to walk around the Hill Fort!

Cadbury Castle is a Bronze and Iron Age hillfort associated with King Arthur's legendary court at Camelot.

The site …

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11.6 km

View of Cadbury Castle from Stonehill Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from Stonehill lane near Sutton Montis. The road tops out at 103m above sea level between Cadbury Castle to the north and Parrock hill to the south. Great …

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25.8 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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26.6 km

Paddock Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely small park in Sherborne that is peaceful, beautiful and maintained. Ideal for a picnic or just a cuppa stop. You can get a nice coffee at Olivers on Cheap …

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42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

791 m

637 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

21.3 km

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Cadbury Castle Hillfort – Sherborne Abbey loop from Ilchester

Cadbury Castle Hillfort

View of Cadbury Castle from Stonehill Lane

Sherborne Abbey

Paddock Garden

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