Sherborne Abbey – Sherborne Castle loop from Sherborne

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Sherborne Abbey – Sherborne Castle loop from Sherborne

Moderate

4.5

(16)

110

hikers

Sherborne Abbey – Sherborne Castle loop from Sherborne

03:27

12.7km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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287 m

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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600 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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710 m

Nativity Scene

Highlight • Monument

967 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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1.16 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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10.3 km

Sherborne Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

Welcome to Sherborne Castle, Dorset’s ultimate architectural plot twist!

In 1592, Sir Walter Raleigh fell so madly in love with the 12th-century "Old Castle" that Queen Elizabeth I snagged it …

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11.4 km

The 'OG' Castle

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Sherborne's Old Castle is the original 12th-century powerhouse of the area, built not by a king, but by Roger de Caen, the Bishop of Salisbury. In the medieval world, being …

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11.5 km

Sherborne Old Castle

Highlight • Castle

Under the care of English Heritage, Sherborne Old Castle is so-named because a newer castle was built next to it. This 12th-century fort is absolutely stunning and well worth visiting. …

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