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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

02:04

17.9km

290m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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572 m

Poppy Memorial Display at Sherborne Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

648 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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758 m

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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5.15 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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13.9 km

Clatcombe Lane

Highlight • Trail

Between Over Coombe and Higher Clatcombe there are beautiful views of Ambrose Hill and Patson Hill along the route. Picturesque scenery of the Dorset countryside is in abundance.

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17.0 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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17.6 km

Bandstand in Pageant Gardens

Highlight • Settlement

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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17.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.64 km

5.58 km

3.67 km

1.04 km

677 m

178 m

157 m

Surfaces

5.87 km

3.79 km

3.66 km

2.42 km

1.40 km

798 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

18°C

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Sherborne Abbey – Sherborne School loop from Sherborne

Poppy Memorial Display at Sherborne Abbey

Sherborne Abbey

Nativity Scene

The BakeOut Café

Oborne Village and Old St Cuthbert Church

Clatcombe Lane

Sherborne School

Bandstand in Pageant Gardens

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