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Sherborne

Sherborne Abbey – Sutton Bingham Reservoir loop from Sherborne

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
West Dorset
Sherborne

Sherborne Abbey – Sutton Bingham Reservoir loop from Sherborne

Moderate

4.5

(2)

30

riders

Sherborne Abbey – Sutton Bingham Reservoir loop from Sherborne

02:20

48.2km

530m

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: May 18, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

512 m

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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2

832 m

St. John's Church

Highlight • Other

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

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3

13.1 km

Sutton Bingham Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Built in 1955 Sutton Bingham reservoir is managed by Wessex Water. It's a popular fishing and walking destination and a pretty spot for a stop off while riding around central …

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4

13.2 km

All Saints Church

Highlight • Religious Site

c12 Norman church with restored c13/14th wall paintings. Church should be open

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5

20.2 km

The Fox Inn Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a pub on the route that has amazing food but also allow you to camp in their garden. Call up beforehand but a great option, especially in the winter when the campsites are closed.

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6

20.3 km

View of Dorset National Landscape Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

No traffic. Fantastic surface. Incredible views from the top. Challenging climb or rapid descent. Cycling bliss!

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30.2 km

Evershot Plantation

Forest

8

36.6 km

Chetnole Inn

Highlight • Cafe

Well regarded pub with bike-friendly outside seating. Lunchtime snack menu. Closed on Mondays.

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9

39.5 km

Stopped here couple of times. Friendly and good service with good food. Made to feel very welcome even when very wet. Good local/community feel. Seemed to be a knitting master …

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48.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

2.46 km

737 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

11.5 km

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Highest point (240 m)

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