Discover a landscape lost in history, a small village once home to castle which witnessed both success and tragedy. The village was the marital home of Dick Whittington, the inspiration of the fairy-tale, before the family experienced sadness through both plague and murder. However, the village was possibly saved by the controversial presence of cats, … Continue reading Stourton 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
Distance - 8 miles (A shorter walk is avaliable) Duration - 2 1/2hours. Exertion - Easy Terrain - path and track. Can be wet underfoot. Dogs - Be aware of livestock and keep to the countryside code. Deer present too. Map - OS Explorer 129 - Yeovil and Sherborne Start - Opposite the Trooper (parking … Continue reading Stourton and Purse Caundle
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 miles Duration - 2 hours. Exertion - Medium Terrain - Road. Map - OS Explorer 129 Yeovil and Sherborne Start - The Trooper in Stourton Caundle (Postcode: DT10 2JP, Grid reference: ST714149, what Three Words: disarmed.stun.chuck) Refreshments - The Trooper Walk/Ride Starting in the village of Stourton Caundle, outside the Trooper Inn, … Continue reading Folke Bike ride
