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South West England

Sherborne Abbey – St. John's Church loop from Sherborne

Running trails & routes

South West England

Sherborne Abbey – St. John's Church loop from Sherborne

Moderate

41

runners

Sherborne Abbey – St. John's Church loop from Sherborne

01:26

13.6km

140m

Running

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

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.68 km

The Walled Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent food & service in a tranquil outdoor setting (also some indoor seating)

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2

8.31 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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3

11.6 km

Nuttycombe Brewery at Digby Tap

Highlight • Other

4

11.8 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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5

12.4 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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6

12.5 km

Poppy Memorial Display at Sherborne Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

7

12.6 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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B

13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.18 km

3.54 km

686 m

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

647 m

117 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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