Abbotsbury Abbey Ruins – Chesil Beach & The Fleet loop from Abbotsbury

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Abbotsbury Abbey Ruins – Chesil Beach & The Fleet loop from Abbotsbury

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Abbotsbury Abbey Ruins – Chesil Beach & The Fleet loop from Abbotsbury

01:59

7.30km

100m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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132 m

Abbotsbury Abbey Ruins

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Abbotsbury Abbey, dedicated to Saint Peter, was a Benedictine monastery in the village of Abbotsbury in Dorset, England. The abbey was founded in the 11th century by King Cnut's thegn …

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213 m

St Nicholas' Church, Abbotsbury

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Great little church, the oldest parts of which date from the 14th century.

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969 m

Rope Walk

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1.33 km

Across the Meadow to the Coast Path

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3.32 km

Chesil Beach & The Fleet

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Author John Fowles described Chesil Beach as “an elemental place, made of sea, shingle and sky”. Backed by The Fleet, the largest tidal lagoon in Britain, this natural pebble beach …

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3.97 km

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens are lush gardens where exotic and unusual plants are reminiscent of the tropics. The gardens were laid out in the 18th century, later expanded and restored after …

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6.04 km

St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury

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This tiny chapel occupies a magnificent location above the Dorset village of Abbotsbury. Thanks to its height, it has fantastic views across the sea and across to the Isle of …

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7.13 km

St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury

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The classic Abbotsbury view is of Chesil Beach. It's a quaint village with a swannery, but the roads are so nice you'll probably be going too fast to look at the birds.

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