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Scenic Country Road – Sherborne Abbey loop from Oborne

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Scenic Country Road – Sherborne Abbey loop from Oborne

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5.0

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Scenic Country Road – Sherborne Abbey loop from Oborne

01:40

23.5km

280m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.2 km for 292 m

After 14.1 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.23 km

Hanover Wood

Forest

4.90 km

Nuttycombe Brewery at Digby Tap

Highlight • Other

13.9 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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14.0 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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14.4 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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14.7 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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17.3 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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23.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

3.87 km

2.75 km

1.40 km

901 m

396 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.20 km

7.50 km

4.76 km

1.78 km

1.19 km

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 16 August

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Scenic Country Road – Sherborne Abbey loop from Oborne