Explore the medieval landscape of Sherborne. Climb down from the terraces to the River Yeo to discover the ruins of West Mill, crumbling into the water that once gave it its power. Rise out of the valley to circle the woods and drop back down to the railway where a Roman villa once stood. Cross Lenthay Common then enter the residential edge of Sherborne. Skim the cemetery, honouring the Digbys of Sherborne Castle whose mausoleum once sat isolated in open countryside, now enclosed by modern development. Pass the site of a lost toll house on the old turnpike then take the Victorian diversion over the railway bridge. Return by retracing your steps under the shadow of the Sherborne beacon.
Distance: 4.5miles/7km
Time: 2 hours
Ability: Easy.
Max height: 270ft
Min height: 153ft
Total climb: 276ft
Terrain: Tracks, paths, fields, and roads.
Start Point: Sherborne Terraces. (Postcode: DT9 6PS, Grid reference: ST641156, What three words: bonfires.reaction.late)
Map: OS Explorer 129 Yeovil and Sherborne
How to Get There: From Sherborne, head out on the A352 to Dorchester. Halfway up the hill, turn left and you arrive at the terraces.
Dogs: On leads where livestock is present and in accordance with any notices on the walk and The Countryside Code.
Refreshments: Pass The Skippers on route, with many other options in Sherborne
Neighbouring Walks: Holway, Sandford Orcas, Sherborne Castles, Leweston, Bradford Abbas, Nether Compton, and Trent.
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