Buckland Newton to Sherborne
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25th March 2014Walking Distance 12 Miles
The day started in Buckland Newton with bright sunny weather. The church clock struck 8 as I passed it.. After a climb to Gales Hill there one there are lovely views in several directions. Following the track west from there one gets sight of Minterne House and if you have the energy, a little way on you can climb Dogbury hill for further great views. The lane northwest from Dogbury Gate takes one to Stonerush Drove and Higher Holnest. The ground became very muddy due to recent rains. By the time I was nearing Longburton it had started to rain so I deviated from my planned path and walked up some of the A352 but was rewarded with a good lunch at the Rose and Crown. The path from Long Burton proceeds via West Hall and Green Lane. This was a lovely section but very muddy. After crossing the A3030 that a descent down through woods via Gainsborough Hill led me into Sherborne.
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Leg 2 KML
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Public Transport to Buckland Newton
Damory 307 Stalbridge DorchesterDamory 368 Yeovil Sturminster Newton (via Sherborne)
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| Buckland Newton Church |
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| Climb from Buckland Newton to Gales Hill |
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| View of Minterne House |
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| View across Blackmore Vale near Dogbury Gate on A 352 |
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| Near High Holnest |
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| Approaching Sherborne down Gainsborough Hill |
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| Sherborne Abbey |
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