WALKS IN DORSET at TRENT, NETHER COMPTON & OVER COMPTON (INCLUDING THE POTATO CAVE!)

In this episode of my series “Walks in Dorset”, I take a 5.5 mile circular walk from the village of Trent which is located about 2.5 miles North West of Sherborne & 4 miles East of Yeovil. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
I parked my car at the Trent village hall and began my walk with a wander through the village - which is full of beautiful houses & cottages. After visiting the church of St Andrews and passing close by Trent Manor House (famous for the role it played in the escape of Charles II after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651), I made my way into the countryside - initially heading for the Old Mill.
Upon reaching the mill, I followed the course of the Trent Brook to the village of Nether Compton - another quite stunning settlement with an amazing village green.
I continued Southwards to my next destination - the tiny village of Over Compton, where I visited the church of St Michael.
At this point, I headed East through some woods and came across the mysterious “Potato Cave” (also known as Tidy Cave). The cave dates to the Elizabethan period and was used by Sir Walter Raleigh (who lived at Sherborne Castle) to store spuds …. they needed to be kept in a cool, dark place to prevent them from turning green & becoming poisonous.
I then headed North along a couple of old tracks (Kitton Lane & Oatcroft Lane) before joining a section of the Monarch's Way - which took me back to Trent.
My final destination would have been the Rose & Crown pub at Trent but sadly it was closed due to refurbishments & wasn't going to open for another month (May 2024)!
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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I use an INSTA360 ACE PRO Action Camera & a Rode microphone (either a “Shotgun” or a Rode Wireless Go II) together with a Canon Powershot SX530 HS.

[@melissaphillips3088]

Trent is just the most quaint gorgeous place. These old villages are gems of England. Love each one you visit Dave. What a beautiful church ! Thanks so much Dave and Logan 👏🏻☀️🌸

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Melissa. :)

[@dianeknott3655]

Dave, lovely walk. Thanks once again for the ventures into the villages. I just can't get enough of how charming and timeless they are.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Diane. :)

[@hannureittu4310]

Wonderful,! Than you Dave& Logan

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Hannu. :)

[@rachelt-s]

Oh wow - I love the Village of Trent. It's a stunning area of North Dorset packed full of well-presented properties. I must find that Potato Cave - a fantastic hidden gem. Thanks again for a brilliant video. 😊

[@DaveFord]

That "potato cave" was amazing.... no graffiti as well!

[@craigmarsh3221]

Good evening Dave beautiful video so very enjoyable I do enjoy the history of the places that you have visited great stuff.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Craig.

[@markshrimpton3138]

Friday night isn’t Friday night without a new walk from the intrepid duo of Dave and Logan. What a wonderful part of the world made all the prettier in the beautiful Spring weather. The potato cave was a surprise. Where would we be without the ubiquitous potato?

[@DaveFord]

I guess if we had never had spuds then we would never have had crisps!

[@markshrimpton3138]

@@DaveFord what would Logan do?

[@Altol4085]

Best channel on KZbin Dave. Videos are always fantastic quality ( including narration). I loved the buildings and history on this walk and of course the smashing Logan . Such an obedient dog .

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, Logan is a good lad!

[@markarnold5593]

Nice one!! Thanks again Dave for a thoroughly enjoyable, and inspiring walk!!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Mark.

[@RUfrikkinkiddinME]

Hey Dave! My ancestors are from Kilmersdon/Coleford in Somerset. Would love to see you do a video! Great work, can't get enough of your videos!

[@DaveFord]

I will add that to my list - probably next year now as I have all of the 2024 walks planned! Thanks for watching.

[@geoffw8565]

Thanks Dave for portraying our English Countryside so wonderfully !

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Geoff. It is a lovely part of Dorset around there.

[@keithjoseph5671]

Amazing walk through the village and the countryside is wonderful with lots of awesome views

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Keith.

[@susantaylor927]

Excellent footage, love the music you use! Fab watching Logans adventuring. Wonderful buildings in the village! Gorgeous countryside and enjoyed all the historical info! We feel like we have been on holiday...Thank You!😊

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Susan.

[@Tina-fd9ki]

Beautiful and interesting video! Amazing sights! Wonderful sharing 👍👍👍

[@DaveFord]

Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.

[@bosse641]

What a striking church(the first one), wow. Beautiful. And the third one was so nice on the inside. And lovely villages with nice houses. The stone houses reminds me of the Cotswolds, same colors. Very nice. And a very fine walk in beautiful landscape. 🙂

[@DaveFord]

Thank you John. Such pretty villages - I loved that village green at Nether Compton.

[@anthonyfound]

Thanks for your videos dave I really enjoy them!love to see the church organs and your commentaries are absorbing. Many thanks. Logan is lovely, I can tell you love him.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Tony. Yes, Logan is a great companion & friend.

[@JimNicholls]

Another great video, Dave. Beautiful villages, lovely countryside - and a potato cave! That really was the icing on the cake.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Jim. So lovely to see something like that Potato Cave without any rubbish or mess inside it!

[@JimNicholls]

@@DaveFord What always surprises me is that most churches in the UK still seem to be open for anyone to visit. If that were the case here in New Zealand, they would be robbed and vandalised in no time. When I lived in England, no-one thought anything about the fact that churches were unlocked. I guess these days there is a little more worry about whether they are safe, but it's good to see that the practice continues.

[@Kate-iz8rp]

Another lovely video ,cant wait for the videos to come on a friday , a great start to the weekend ,thanks Dave 😊

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Kate. :)

[@jeanblemings5352]

Not sure Logan is a natural caver! But I loved the footage of him on the Monarch's Way. I remember when I was walking north of Sherbourne the Monarch's Way seemed to double back on its self and I think that was down to the to--ing and fro-ing between Charmouth and Trent. Very interesting and pretty walk with loads of history along the way. Thank you.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Jean. Yes, I think that Logan wasn't that keen to explore inside the cave! Charles certainly had a challenging escape from the battle for sure!

[@walkingthewyrd]

Such a pretty area, Dave! And you're absolutely right, that potato cave is my kind of thing! 😄 How fascinating!

[@DaveFord]

I don't think that I have ever come across anything like it before!

[@mikeb3443]

I’m a newbie to your channel Dave, loved this walk, can’t wait to catch up with the others.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Mike & indeed welcome to the channel! I hope that you get to enjoy the future videos in the series. Thanks for watching.

[@eldred1809]

The yellow stone you mentioned Dave is the local Hamstone, mined at Ham Hill, west of Yeovil, and most of the surrounding villages have that coloured stone. Indeed, Ham Hill is now a Country Park, well worth anyone's wander, as is a visit to the onsite pub, the Prince of Wales. Perhaps a venture outside your usual area is called for.

[@DaveFord]

Ham Hill Country Park - sounds like one for the list ....thanks for the recommendation.

[@cathpeterson1944]

Enchanting walk thru beautiful villages Trent and Compton and hillside, love these local stories and historical tidbits; Dave you’re getting closer to Somerset one of favourites looking forward to seeing Burrow Mump and tales of Burrowbridge

[@DaveFord]

Just looked up Burrow Mump on the map. Looks a great area for a circular walk. Will add it to the list (probably next year now though as 2024 is "full"). Thanks for the recommendation.

[@cathpeterson1944]

@@DaveFord awesome, I enjoy these beautiful villages and enchanting countrysides

[@peterfrost5475]

Nice walk Dave and lots of history too, I like that potatoe cave!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Peter. :)

[@gregtickle9356]

Love your walks and your historic comments and research. Enjoy watching Logan run…

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Greg.

[@yvonnefarrell1029]

Brilliant walk and thanks for taking us into those exquisite churches. I am not sure how Logan liked it though, Kitton Lane with no cats to chase, Potato Cave with no crisps in it either. LOL Cheers.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Yvonne. Yes, Logan certainly felt "short changed" not finishing with any crisps!

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

According to the dictionary, 'Nether'means lower or down. Near Andover, we have Over & Nether Wallop.(There is also a Middle Wallop, which is between the two villages) The name here is self explanatory as all three villages are on the Wallop Brook, which rises at Over Wallop. If you haven't been there, it's well worth a look. Very pretty cottages, but only one pub! Your walk was very pretty to watch, as I'm not familiar with that area. The potato cave was also interesting and some of the views were outstanding. Great video.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Lionel. Thanks for the clarification regarding "Nether" & "Over".

[@paultabby9041]

What ...a potato cave with no crisps for Logan?No wonder he wouldn't go in.😊

[@DaveFord]

Yes indeed!

[@timrichards6997]

Did you know that General Sir Henry Rawlinson GOC 4th Army in the Great War is interned in the Church?

[@DaveFord]

Thanks for that extra information Tim. Thank you for watching.