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Abbey House, Cerne Abbey – Cerne Abbas Giant loop from Sydling St. Nicholas

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Abbey House, Cerne Abbey – Cerne Abbas Giant loop from Sydling St. Nicholas

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Abbey House, Cerne Abbey – Cerne Abbas Giant loop from Sydling St. Nicholas

03:43

13.1km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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4.00 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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6.11 km

Historic Stocks by the Church

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Look out for these discrete stocks to the side of the church.

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6.19 km

Abbey House is what is left of the Abbey at Cerne. The original benedictine abbey was founded in 987. Most of the abbey bulidings were later demolished during the dissolution of the monasteries in the late 1530's.

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6.31 km

St Augustine’s Well

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At Augustine’s Well’s crystal clear waters can be found to the right of the Abbey burial grounds. In the 11th century, the monks of Cerne decided that they needed a …

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6.42 km

Abbot's Porch, Cerne Abbey

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'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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6.68 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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7.11 km

Cerne Abbas Giant

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Ride down Acreman Street for a marvellous view of the Cerne Abbas Giant.

Measuring at 55 metres (180 ft) high, the origin of the figure of a man wielding a …

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13.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.21 km

3.09 km

893 m

533 m

322 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

3.30 km

2.63 km

1.37 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Saturday 5 September

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Abbey House, Cerne Abbey – Cerne Abbas Giant loop from Sydling St. Nicholas

View of the Cerne Valley

St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas

Historic Stocks by the Church