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Walk 1328 - Minterne Magna & the Cerne Giant

County/Area   Dorset
AuthorLou Johnson
Length6.8 miles / 11 km
Ascent700 feet / 212 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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The Cerne Giant is one of many highlights of this Dorset walk. Starting from the attractive village of Cerne Abbas the outward route follows the high ground to Minterne Magna. The return through Up Cerne is no less attractive.


 

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OS ExplorerSheet 117
OS LandrangerSheet 194

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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