Cut through a corner of the Blackmore Vale, along peaceful country lanes, ancient tracks and old drove roads. Pass historic farms, country manors and the oldest working post-box in the country. Discover two medieval packhorse bridges, a lost turnpike road and the vineyards that produce the grapes for Sherborne Castle. Distance: 6 miles/9km Duration: 2-3 … Continue reading Bishop’s Caundle
Explore the wild and untamed heart of the Blackmore Vale. Find ancient oaks that once filled the landscape with forest. Follow the footsteps of medieval hunters, while on the pursuit for the famous King’s Stag, to uncover the legend living on in the village name. Pass manor houses, sitting high on the river banks looking … Continue reading Stock Gaylard, King’s Stag and Lydlinch
The A3030, a usually forgotten little road, running west to east connecting the A352 (Dorchester to Sherborne road) to the A357 (Stalbridge to Blandford road). From the high hills that split the falling rain between the Bristol and the English Channels, it enters the Blackmore Vale on the edge of Sir Walter Raleigh's Sherborne Castle … Continue reading The A3030
Distance - 14 milesDuration - 2 hours.Exertion - MediumTerrain - Road.Map - OS Explorer 129 Yeovil and SherborneStart - The Trooper in Stourton Caundle (Postcode: DT10 2JP, Grid reference: ST714149, what Three Words: disarmed.stun.chuck)Refreshments - The Trooper Starting in the village of Stourton Caundle, outside the Trooper Inn, turn left to head out towards Bishops … Continue reading Folke Bike ride
