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Cerne Abbas Giant – Abbey House, Cerne Abbey loop from Cerne Abbas

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Cerne Abbas Giant – Abbey House, Cerne Abbey loop from Cerne Abbas

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Cerne Abbas Giant – Abbey House, Cerne Abbey loop from Cerne Abbas

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2.66km

60m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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468 m

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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1.62 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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1.88 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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1.90 km

Abbey Guest House

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The Cerne Abbey Guesthouse is one of the few surviving parts of the original 10th-century Benedictine monastery. Built in the late 15th century under Abbot John Vanne, it was designed …

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1.96 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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1.96 km

The Village Pond

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The Abbey Pond in Cerne Abbas is a serene, historic spot located near the northern end of the village, just a short walk from the abbey ruins and the giant. …

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2.05 km

Historic Stocks by the Church

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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2.06 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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2.66 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.88 km

317 m

266 m

180 m

Surfaces

1.17 km

643 m

497 m

241 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Cerne Abbas Giant – Abbey House, Cerne Abbey loop from Cerne Abbas

Cerne Abbas Giant

River Cerne and the Cerne Abbas Giant

Abbot's Porch, Cerne Abbey

Abbey Guest House

Abbey House, Cerne Abbey

The Village Pond

Historic Stocks by the Church

St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas

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