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Sherborne Park & Oborne: guided walk in Dorset
Walk up through Sherborne and out of town on the Macmillan Way heading towards Sandford Orcas. We then turn towards Poyntington where we walk along Donkey Lane track on the ridge before dropping down to Oborne. Lunch at The Grange before we enter the deer park above Sherborne Castle and the Old Castle and head back to town.
- Distance10 miles (16 km)
- Time4–5 hours
- DifficultyEasy to moderate
- TypeFull Day with Pub Lunch
- StartSherborne station, DT9 3LR
- PriceFrom £350 (private guided walk)
The terrain
- Parkland paths and tracks, mostly gentle.
- Field paths with a few short climbs.
- Quiet lanes. Easy to reach by train.
What you'll see
- Sherborne Park. Rolling parkland and ancient trees.
- The Slopes viewpoint. Views over the town and abbey.
- St Cuthbert's Church. A small old church at Oborne.
- Sherborne Castle. Sir Walter Raleigh's home, across the lake.
From walkers who've been with us
“A wonderfully organised walk combining beautiful scenery, expert guiding and great company, all while raising money for a fantastic cause. I'm definitely coming again.”
Walk it with a local guide
Every WildBoots walk is led by a qualified Mountain Leader with outdoor first aid training. Book it as a private guided walk for your own group, or join one of our small group walks. Dogs are welcome on most walks.