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North Dorset Group

We are the North Dorset Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Starting from the car park in Minterne Magna (free parking) we cross the main road and start to head uphill to the top of a prominent ridge.  Turning right at the top, we walk towards Cerne Abbas eventually passing under the feet of the Giant. The route affords woodland cover and lovely views.

From Cerne Abbas we again cross the main road and make our way to the little hamlet of Up Cerne, across fields back to our starting point.

Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.8km / 6.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Packed lunch.

Assistance Dogs only.

Booking opens at 10.00 23/09/25 and closes 10.00 30/09/25

Email a contact phone number to the walk leader using the link in the black box near the top of the page.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 65923 04310
Nearest postcode:
DT2 7AS
what3words:
joys.running.shopping
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park opposite Minterne Magna church

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking