Description
Taking Quarr lane out of Sherborne gives some good views over the town and beyond. Proceeding through pleasant woods and lanes one reaches Sherborne Golf Course where the path runs beside the green. Beyond this path leads down through woods to open farmland and Wheatsheaf Hill. Good walking along lanes and paths takes you to Charlton Horethorne with its pretty church and fine pub. You can eat at the pub or, as I did, buy some lunch at the local shop for a picnic. Quiet lanes take you from here to Maperton . The church here is worth a visit. The path to Holton is steep but has good views and the village has a pub and church worthy of investigation. From Holton the road goes under the A303 then across farmland to Wincanton from where I was able to catch a bus back to Sherborne.Map
Downloadable Trails.
Leg 3 GPX
GPX files can downloaded and used in GPS units and Smartphone GPS apps. You can also download open it in www.bikehike.co.uk on bing maps to view on an OS map.
Leg 3 KML
This may open in Google maps for viewing. A down arrow on the top left of the map should allow you to download the file. You can then open it in Google Earth and do a 'flying tour'
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Photos
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| View from Quarr Lane, Sherborne |
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| Near Sherborne Golf Club |
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| Near Corton Denham |
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| Charlton Horethorne Church |
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| Lane between Charlton Horethorne & Maperton |
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| Between Maperton & Holton |
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| Holton Church |
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| Approaching Solar Farm near Hunger Hill |
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| Àpproaching Wincanton |
