Cerne Abbas Giant – Cerne Abbas Giant loop from Cerne Abbas
Cerne Abbas Giant – Cerne Abbas Giant loop from Cerne Abbas
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Cerne Abbas Giant – Cerne Abbas Giant loop from Cerne Abbas
01:37
13.7km
240m
Running
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Tips
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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60 m
Riverside path along the River Cerne, Cerne Abbas
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
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412 m
Abbot's Porch, Cerne Abbey
Highlight • Historical Site
Throughout its history, Cerne Abbey played a vital role in the local community and the region as a whole. It served not only as a religious centre but also as a place of education, charity, and culture.
An honesty box, located at the entrance, asks for £2.50 donation to help towards the upkeep of the site.
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819 m
Cerne Abbas Giant
Highlight • Natural Monument
The origin and purpose of the Cerne Abbas Giant remain a subject of debate among historians and archaeologists. Some believe it might have had ceremonial or religious significance, while others think it could have been a more recent creation, possibly as a parody or political statement. The figure is well-known for its prominent, well-defined outline and its position on the landscape, making it a popular tourist attraction.
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3.43 km
Woodland Singletrack in Dorset National Landscape
Highlight • Viewpoint
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5.15 km
St Andrew's Church, Yetminster
Highlight • Religious Site
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5.17 km
Minterne Gardens
Highlight • Lake
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5.19 km
St. Michael's Church, Dorset
Highlight • Religious Site
12.0 km
Weam Coppice
Forest
13.4 km
Cerne Abbas Giant
Highlight • Monument
Measuring at 55 metres (180 ft) high, the origin of the figure of a man wielding a club on Trendle Hill is unknown.
The chalk figure is often thought to be ancient, yet there is no evidence for its existence prior to drawings found from the early 1700s.
It is made from a series of narrow, small trenches filled with chalk rubble, and is maintained by the National Trust.
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13.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.7 km
447 m
261 m
145 m
142 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
8.86 km
3.23 km
853 m
481 m
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Elevation
Highest point (260 m)
Lowest point (120 m)
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