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

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

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

05:34

89.1km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 29.0 km for 53 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.52 km

Hockers Lane Track on Ham Hill

Highlight • Trail

12.4 km

Hatherstone Wood

Forest

16.2 km

Barwick Church Lane and Holloway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A spectaculair Church Lane, with both the old church and a hollow lane - nearly in darkness...

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27.5 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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27.7 km

Nuttycombe Brewery at Digby Tap

Highlight • Other

28.0 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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28.9 km

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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36.5 km

The Queens Arms

Highlight • Pub

Posh coffee at the Queens Arms

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42.4 km

Chapel Cross Tea Room

Highlight • Religious Site

Really tiny historic chapel that has been converted into a small cafe. Independently run by a really friendly, community minded woman named Rose. Incredibly cheap prices and really lovely home …

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89.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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