Cerne Abbas Giant – The Smiths Arms loop from Maiden Newton

Cerne Abbas Giant – The Smiths Arms loop from Maiden Newton

Moderate

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Cerne Abbas Giant – The Smiths Arms loop from Maiden Newton

02:00

44.4km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.45 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.48 km

St. Peter and St. Paul Church and Churchyard, Cattistock

Highlight • Other

really worthwhile going into this church

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2.52 km

Dorset Knob Throwing Competition

Highlight • Settlement

Before you snigger, the Dorset Knob is a savoury biscuit that you should eat with Dorset Blue Vinny Cheese. This village hosts the annual Dorset Knob Throwing Competition, which is …

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19.2 km

Cerne Abbas Giant

Highlight • Monument

Ride down Acreman Street for a marvellous view of the Cerne Abbas Giant.

Measuring at 55 metres (180 ft) high, the origin of the figure of a man wielding a …

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23.5 km

The Smiths Arms, formerly the smallest pub in England,

Dating to 1420, originally a smithy but granted a licence to serve alcohol by Charles II who wanted a beer when he stopped to have his horse shod.

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24.2 km

Feed the Soul Café & Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent little cafe doing superb alternative brunch treats.

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30.5 km

The Sun Inn

Highlight • Pub

Cosy Pub, food only so-so. You could if you wished veer off to the left after the pub and take instead the shared cycle/pedestrican route and continue all the way to Hangmans Cottage

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44.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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