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South West England

Cerne Abbas

South West England

Cerne Abbas

The best running trails around Cerne Abbas

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Running around Cerne Abbas is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Cerne Abbas—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Cerne Abbas & Minterne Magna loop — Dorset	Intermediate 01:08 9.76km
View of the Cerne Abbas Giant – Cerne Giant loop from Sydling St Nicholas	Expert 04:41 37.9km
Great Pond – Settlement loop from Sydling St Nicholas	Expert 02:39 21.5km
Settlement loop from Sydling St Nicholas	Intermediate 01:30 11.8km

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Cerne Abbas & Minterne Magna loop — Dorset
01:08
9.76km
6:55/km
190m
190m
Intermediate
11
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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View of the Cerne Abbas Giant – Cerne Giant loop from Sydling St Nicholas
04:41
37.9km
7:24/km
750m
750m
Expert
5.0
(2)
150
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Great Pond – Settlement loop from Sydling St Nicholas
02:39
21.5km
7:23/km
400m
400m
Expert
82
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Settlement loop from Sydling St Nicholas
01:30
11.8km
7:36/km
210m
210m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
72
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cerne Giant – View of the Cerne Abbas Giant loop from Cerne Abbas

00:58

8.39km

6:57/km

150m

150m

Intermediate

4.0

(2)

11

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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