Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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2.43 km

Minterne Gardens

Highlight • Lake

Nationally important Minterne Magna Gardens - famous for their Himalayan gardens. Dependent on the season, tea, coffe and cake on the terrace over looking capability brown inspired landscaped gardens

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8.08 km

Cerne Abbas Giant

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Cerne Abbas Giant is a large, ancient figure depicting a naked man holding a club, and it's often associated with various myths and fertility rituals.

The origin and purpose …

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8.48 km

Abbot's Porch, Cerne Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

'Abbot's Porch' is an architectural feature of historical significance and was the original gateway to Cerne Abbey.
Throughout its history, Cerne Abbey played a vital role in the local community …

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8.66 km

St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mary’s is a striking Grade I-listed church in the heart of Cerne Abbas. The church was built in the 14th century, extended in the 15th century, and the tower …

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9.11 km

River Cerne and the Cerne Abbas Giant

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The River Cerne gracefully winds its way through Cerne Abbas, meandering down the valley for about 10 miles before eventually converging with the River Frome at Dorchester. It has earned …

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.21 km

1.45 km

1.21 km

1.18 km

470 m

260 m

190 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

3.38 km

1.56 km

1.42 km

547 m

Elevation

Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Minterne Gardens

Cerne Abbas Giant

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