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The Abbots House – Nettles Along the Trail loop from Charmouth

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
West Dorset
Charmouth

The Abbots House – Nettles Along the Trail loop from Charmouth

Moderate

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The Abbots House – Nettles Along the Trail loop from Charmouth

02:17

8.84km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

125 m

The Abbots House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Abbots House in Charmouth—a property steeped in royal history.

- King Charles II slept here on September 3–4, 1651, during his dramatic escape after the Battle of Worcester.
- …

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2

1.34 km

Nettles Along the Trail

Highlight • Trail

Best to wear clothes that can protect your from Nettles and Blackberries along this part.

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3

4.55 km

The Church of St Candida and Holy Cross

Highlight • Religious Site

The earliest parts of the church date from the 12th century when it was rebuilt by Benedictine monks. Further major rebuilding work took place in the 13th century and in the 14th century the church's prominent tower was constructed

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8.84 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.65 km

1.93 km

1.56 km

720 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

1.97 km

1.56 km

602 m

203 m

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Monday 19 October

12°C

7°C

88 %

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