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Somerset
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Ansford

Sherborne Abbey – Old Water Mill and Millpond loop from Castle Cary

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Somerset
South Somerset
Ansford

Sherborne Abbey – Old Water Mill and Millpond loop from Castle Cary

Hard

9

riders

Sherborne Abbey – Old Water Mill and Millpond loop from Castle Cary

02:57

45.4km

540m

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: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.3 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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2

14.9 km

The Queens Arms

Highlight • Pub

Posh coffee at the Queens Arms

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3

15.8 km

Descent to Sherborne

Highlight • Trail

Careful on the cross roads

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4

22.4 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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5

22.5 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

24.1 km

View of Sherborne Old Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

7

28.5 km

Old Water Mill and Millpond

Highlight • Structure

8

31.3 km

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

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B

45.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

4.25 km

1.66 km

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

21.3 km

135 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

30°C

16°C

20 %

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