Viewpoints · South East England
Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint
Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 7.2 km away. Postcode area DT2.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint is located in the parish of Cerne Abbas, South-East England, within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This viewpoint offers a vantage point to observe the nearby Cerne Abbas Giant, a large chalk hill figure.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8129, -2.4805
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Cerne Abbas
- Postcode
- DT2 7AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 7.2 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n30355949 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint?
- Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7AL), in the parish of Cerne Abbas.
- Is Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint a protected site?
- Yes — Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cerne Abbas Giant Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7AL.