Embark on the Cerne Abbas loop from Maiden Newton for a difficult touring cycling adventure through the undulating Dorset Downs. This challenging route spans 24.1 miles (38.7 km) with a significant elevation gain of 1966 feet (599 metres), taking approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes to complete. You will navigate…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.44 km

View of the Cerne Abbas Giant

Highlight • Natural Monument

A naked figure some 180ft tall, the Cerne Giant is an ancient chalk figure carved into the hillside above the village of Cerne Abbas. At 180ft tall it is Britain’s …

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8.86 km

Abbots Bed & Breakfast and Tearoom

Highlight • Restaurant

A great stop for cream tea on any ride. Their local clotted cream allocation is another level!

You won't find much bike parking space but you can prop them against …

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21.2 km

Chetnole Inn

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Well regarded pub with bike-friendly outside seating. Lunchtime snack menu. Closed on Mondays.

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38.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

3.18 km

3.06 km

343 m

292 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

10.7 km

3.06 km

2.65 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

14°C

8°C

38 %

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View of the Cerne Abbas Giant

Abbots Bed & Breakfast and Tearoom

Chetnole Inn

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