Circle the mystical town of Glastonbury and the island that houses the Tor, once surrounded by sea but still dominating the town. Follow the footsteps of legends including Goddess Bridie, King Arthur, his knights and even Jesus himself, his blood still staining the soil. Pass Abbey remains, spiritual shops and the Holy Thorn as it … Continue reading Glastonbury
From the high peak of the Iron Age Hillfort of Lambert’s Castle cut down through its ramparts into the Marshwood Vale. With views across the valley to Lewesdon and Pilsdon, join Nash Lane marking the edge of a medieval deer park. Drop down the steep Holloway to Baber’s Farm, bought with the mission to conserve … Continue reading Lambert’s Castle
Explore the historically rich, golden-hued village of Abbotsbury by wandering through crumbling ruins, which tower up to the sky, as well as those hidden, knocking at the ankles. Find ancient sculptures of long-gone Abbots and holes from musket balls fired during the Civil War. Discover the medieval pond with the great tithe barn and popular … Continue reading Abbotsbury Railway
After visiting the medieval abbey remains and the magical St Augustine’s Well, explore the southern landscape of Cerne Abbas. Pass the 13th century Tithe Barn and clamber the fading earthworks of the deserted village before venturing into the woodland and River Cerne’s valley, the water having supplied breweries for centuries (Cerne Abbas Brewery still going … Continue reading Cerne Abbas, Bramble Bottom and St Catherine
Starting at the dismantled old railway and remains of the station of Spetisbury, head to Crawford Castle, an Iron Age hill fort. Cross the River Stour, using one of the oldest bridges in the county, into the Tarrant Valley. Discover the isolated St Mary's Church, where a Queen was buried and the walls are still … Continue reading Spetisbury
From a new castle to a ruined one. A hidden village to a demolished church, over a railway and through mysterious woodland, circling the old castles of Sherborne. The landscape was loved by Sir Walter Raleigh, who made himself a stone seat in his castle gardens to sit, smoke, watch the deer run wild and … Continue reading Sherborne Castles, circling old and new.
