Abbotsbury Abbey Ruins – Abbotsbury Abbey Lake loop from Abbotsbury

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Abbotsbury Abbey Ruins – Abbotsbury Abbey Lake loop from Abbotsbury

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Abbotsbury Abbey Ruins – Abbotsbury Abbey Lake loop from Abbotsbury

01:40

25.2km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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Bus stop

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245 m

Abbotsbury Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

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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360 m

Abbotsbury Abbey Lake

Highlight • Lake

Quaint little lake with various wildlife in it.

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6.64 km

Cockwell Coppice

Forest

16.5 km

Stone Sheep Washing Pool

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic sheep washing pool

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16.6 km

The Brewers Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Pretty little village with a great pub

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19.8 km

View of Hardy Monument and the Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

The long climb to the monument from Martinstown is rewarded with 360 views of Black Down and the coast.

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19.9 km

Smitten Corner Trail Junction

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Smitten Corner has a rather lovely name for what is essentially just a small car park. There's much more than meets the eye though, as so many footpaths, bridleways and …

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23.9 km

Panoramic View on the Descent to Abbotsbury

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24.9 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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