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

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

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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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.01 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.81 km

Charlton Horethorne Village Shop

Highlight • Other

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

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6.04 km

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Charlton Horethorne

Highlight • Religious Site

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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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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14.5 km

St. John's Church

Highlight • Other

Quality and friendly bike shop. You may need it one day.
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19.9 km

Scenic Stretch of Route 26

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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25.9 km

View of Cadbury Castle from Stonehill Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

826 m

822 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km