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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The village of Cerne Abbas is located eight miles north of Dorchester on the A352. There is a lay-by viewpoint and parking area adjacent to A352 for the Giant.
Public Transport Directions
By cycle: National Cycle Network route 26 between Castle Cary and Dorchester, mainly on quiet roads with some traffic-free sections heading into Dorchester. From Dorchester it's 8 miles along a quiet, but rough and uneven road to Cerne Abbas.
On foot: From the centre of Cerne Abbas village it is a gentle ¼ mile walk along a sign-posted footpath to the Cerne Giant viewing area.The Wessex Ridgeway passes 1 mile from the Cerne Giant and is linked by quiet roads and other footpaths. It is a long-distance trail running along ancient trackways from Marlborough in Wiltshire to Lyme Regis on the Dorset coast.
By bus: Bus service Damory Coaches 216 between Dorchester and Sherborne stops at the Cerne Giant viewing area and car park, and Cerne Abbas village. It runs on weekdays only.
By train: Maiden Newton train station 6 miles, Dorchester West train station and Dorchester South train station, both 8 miles away.
Facilities
Key Features
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free) - Free parking in A352 lay-by (not National Trust). Suitable for coaches.
Catering
- Picnic Site - There is a picnic area a short walk away from the viewing point at the car park.
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs are welcome, but please keep them on leads.
- Open all year
- Toilets - Public toilets in Cerne Abbas village.
Opening Times
| Open (1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017) |
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