The Giant circular walk

East Devon Group

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Overview

Alton Pancras, Minterne Parva, Upcerne.

Picnic

Dogs on short leads

Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:55 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 66399 01501
Nearest postcode:: DT2 7GY
what3words:: famed.paid.responded

Start time:: 10:00 am

Giant CP, Cerne Abbas OS map: 117

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Join now for just £3.58 per month