シドリングセントニコラスの天然記念物・トップ13

教会の裏に隠されたシルバーウェルは、聖アウグスティヌスが地面を叩いて「進め」と言ったとされる神秘的な泉です。その「癒しの」力で有名ですが、実際には足首を冷やすのに最適です。伝説によれば、日の出にこの水を飲むと赤ちゃんや幻が見られると言われていますが、現代ではサンダルを履いてきた理由を考えているハイカーを連れてくるだけです。聖なる水分補給のための、平和で緑豊かな隠れ家です！

村を見下ろすようにそびえ立つのは、イギリスで最も「裕福な」ランドマーク、高さ180フィートのチョークの巨人です。彼は明らかにズボンと慎重さを忘れてしまいました。巨大なこん棒とさらに巨大な…エゴで丘に刻まれ、何世紀にもわたってハイカーを赤面させてきました。伝説によると、彼の「男らしさ」の上で眠ると生殖能力が高まると言われていますが、ほとんどの人は息を切らしたセルフィーで満足しています。彼は古代であり、恥知らずであり、間違いなくあなたに会えて本当に嬉しい唯一の丘です。

Dominating the Dorset landscape, Maiden Castle is one of Europe’s largest and most complex Iron Age hillforts. Its massive, labyrinthine earthworks were engineered around 400 BC to protect a thriving community of hundreds. The site is famous for its "war cemetery," detailing a fierce struggle against the Roman Second Legion in 43 AD. Today, its sweeping ramparts remain a masterclass in ancient defensive architecture.

Quite casually, you'll find yourself standing in the middle of a millennia-old place, which Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Normans have repeatedly reshaped to suit their culture and needs. Those familiar with Old Sarum will recognize or compare many things (Salisbury). Two information panels allow you to immerse yourself in this tranquil place.

It is very impressive to walk along the extensive ramparts and enjoy the view of the surrounding countryside.

Definitely use poles on climb if hiking 🥾

The view of giant is best from the opposite hill. When I took my photo the chalk was very dull so viewing wasn’t brilliant but I know they restore him every now and again so he should be bright again.The climb up past the giant is very steep so if hiking poles would be a great addition and grippy footwear 👟

This provides a perfect viewpoint from which to observe the large hill figure of the Cerne Giant. It's at just the right distance, not too far, to see the figure in its entirety.