Cerne Abbas Giant
Cerne Abbas, United Kingdom
A huge figure of a man with a club cut into the chalk hillside above the village, best seen from the lay-by viewing area on the road. Combine it with a stroll through Cerne Abbas village below.
The Cerne Abbas Giant is a 55 m figure of a naked man holding a club, formed by trenches filled with chalk. Its age is disputed: luminescence dating points to a date between AD 700 and 1110, and the earliest written mention is from 1694. The hillside has belonged to the National Trust since 1920, and the figure has been a scheduled monument since 1924. Giant Hill also holds The Trendle, an Iron Age earthwork.
You can see the Giant from the “Giant's View” lay-by on the A352 near Cerne Abbas. A visit there takes only a few minutes; combine it with a stroll through the village. Park only in the designated lay-by and do not walk on the figure, to protect the chalk.
- Nearest town
- Cerne Abbas, United Kingdom
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 50.8137, -2.4745
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
Nearby
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FAQs
Where is Cerne Abbas Giant?
Cerne Abbas Giant is in Cerne Abbas, United Kingdom, at GPS 50.8137, -2.4745. It is about 22 km from Weymouth.
Can you camp near Cerne Abbas Giant?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 67 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Cerne Abbas Giant?
Places worth a stop nearby: Chesil Beach (20 km), Durdle Door (26 km), Lulworth Cove (27 km) and Golden Cap (28 km).
When is the best time to visit Cerne Abbas Giant?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)