ミンターン・マグナの天然記念物・トップ3

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。

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 👟

fabulous landscaped gardens at all times of year, especially the autumn

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.

Once you're at this well-known junction, also known as the Dorsetshire Gap, it doesn't matter which direction you head because the landscape in this area is breathtaking.

Minterne House was originally built in the 18th century, and the estate has been in the Digby family for several generations. The real highlight of Minterne is its exceptional gardens. Often referred to as one of England's finest and most romantic gardens, Minterne Gardens cover approximately 20 acres and feature a diverse range of landscapes, plantings, and water features. For opening times and prices: https://minterne.co.uk/

The Dorsetshire Gap is a very atmospheric location, very easy to imagine Medieval traders passing through it. Be aware that the bridleways too and from it are tough, the tracks marked on the maps may not exist on the ground, cycling can be hard an slow, Still worth a visit.