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St Mary's Church, Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and Gardens loop from Thorncombe

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St Mary's Church, Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and Gardens loop from Thorncombe

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St Mary's Church, Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and Gardens loop from Thorncombe

02:34

9.45km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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635 m

Thorncombe Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

The village shop is run by community volunteers. There is a small cafe area serving teas and coffee. We arrived at 14:15 and we had just missed their lunch serving. …

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674 m

St Mary's Church, Thorncombe

Highlight • Historical Site

While there was already a church in Thorncombe, the current one was built, incorporating elements from the old church, in the late 19th century. Some of its older elements include …

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3.91 km

Forde Abbey

Highlight • Other

4.20 km

Forde Abbey and Gardens

Highlight • Monument

This Grade I-listed building is an exceptionally grand residence complete with sprawling gardens and a giant fountain. The priory was built in the 1100s and takes its name from the …

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5.74 km

Glastonbury Pit

Forest

7.24 km

Whistling Copse

Forest

9.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.36 km

3.71 km

695 m

586 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

722 m

358 m

337 m

Elevation

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Monday 22 June

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St Mary's Church, Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and Gardens loop from Thorncombe

Thorncombe Village Shop

St Mary's Church, Thorncombe

Forde Abbey

Forde Abbey and Gardens

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