In this episode of my series “ Walks in Dorset”, I take a 6 mile circular walk starting & finishing in the historic town of Sherborne. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.

I start my walk with a look at the amazing Sherborne Abbey (Abbey Church of St Mary) as well as the Sherborne School, St John's Almshouses & the Conduit (located in the Market Place).

Leaving the town to the South, I cross the River Yeo and head out into the countryside, making my way to Sherborne Park.

The footpath through the park takes me by the “new” Sherborne Castle (I can just see part of the remains of the “old” Castle to the North of the lake) and through to a lodge in the East. Climbing up Jerusalem Hill, I pass by the remains of “The Camp” - previously a Nissan Hut Field Hospital from WW2 and now just brick foundations remain.

I make my way to the settlement of Haydon – passing by the redundant St Catherine's church – before heading South to the hamet of North Wootton (which also has the remains of a church ...just a tower).

Passing by Folke Golf Club I then head North West along Green Lane back to Sherborne.

NB: Sorry for the poor audio in the final scene. The microphone jack had not been pushed in fully so the sound is only coming out of one speaker!

Map courtesy of Google Maps.

Music by Original Spruce (Copyright owner). Permission for me to use this track has been given to me by the copyright owner. 2022. Tracks (in order of appearance in the video): 1) Pembrokeshire 2) Open The G, 3) Nicely Stone, 4) Eko Eko, 5) ,Nicely Stone 6) Marching The Moors & 7) Martin Down. To download these tracks & other music by Original Spruce go to https://spruce1.bandcamp.com/album/fi...

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I use a GOPRO HERO 7, 8 or 10 Black Action Camera (sometimes with a Gimbal) & a Rode microphone (either a “Shotgun” or a Rode Wireless Go) together with a Canon Powershot SX530 HS.