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North Cheriton

Sherborne Abbey – Scenic Stretch of Route 26 loop from North Cheriton

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Somerset
South Somerset
North Cheriton

Sherborne Abbey – Scenic Stretch of Route 26 loop from North Cheriton

Moderate

4.5

(2)

20

riders

Sherborne Abbey – Scenic Stretch of Route 26 loop from North Cheriton

01:51

35.0km

430m

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 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.01 km for 71 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.81 km

Charlton Horethorne Village Shop

Highlight • Other

Serves coffee and cake, unusual opening times so check before travel

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2

6.04 km

This pretty 12th-century church is nestled amid trees on the outskirts of Charlton Horethorne. Whilst the church underwent major restoration during the Victorian era, there are still original features to …

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3

14.2 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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4

14.5 km

St. John's Church

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

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5

19.9 km

Scenic Stretch of Route 26

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

6

25.8 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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7

25.9 km

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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8

26.9 km

St Thomas à Becket Church, South Cadbury

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the 'Camelot Churches' of South Somerset and has been a Grade II* listed building since 1961. 
Largely dates from c13th and c15th.

Much restored in the 1850s and …

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35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

763 m

731 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

16.8 km

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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