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Cerne Abbas Giant & Minterne Magna: guided walk in Dorset
Ridge walking with views of the Cerne Abbas Giant, the gardens and great house at Minterne Magna, and lovely village scenes in the Cerne valley.
- Distance6.8 miles (11 km)
- Time3–4 hours
- DifficultyModerate
- TypeHalf Day
- StartKettle Bridge picnic area off the A352, DT2 7GY
- PriceFrom £200 (private guided walk), £50 pp (small group)
The terrain
- A climb onto the chalk ridge, then easy walking along the top.
- Open downland and field paths.
- Valley paths and village lanes.
What you'll see
- The Cerne Abbas Giant. A 55-metre chalk figure cut into the hillside.
- Minterne Magna. A great house and woodland gardens in the valley.
- Cerne Abbas. A village of old cottages and an abbey ruin.
- Chalk valleys. Classic rolling Dorset downs.
From walkers who've been with us
“The perfect way to discover Sydling St Nicholas — stunning countryside, fascinating stories, and a lovely group of people.”
“A wonderfully organised walk combining beautiful scenery, expert guiding and great company, all while raising money for a fantastic cause. I'm definitely coming again.”
Walk it with a local guide
Every WildBoots walk is led by a qualified Mountain Leader with outdoor first aid training. Book it as a private guided walk for your own group, or join one of our small group walks. Dogs are welcome on most walks.