LDWA Dorset Cerne Giant
Thirty or twenty miles of the hills, downs and villages of mid-Dorset round the Cerne Giant from Cerne Abbas village hall, eleven hours, three checkpoints on the long route.
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Mile | — | — |
| 20 Mile | — | — |
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11h cut-off, which needs 13:40/km
3 checkpoints
What you’re in for
Thirty or twenty miles of the hills, downs and villages of mid-Dorset round the Cerne Giant from Cerne Abbas village hall, on the third Sunday in March, with eleven hours and three checkpoints on the long route. An LDWA challenge event, which means walkers and runners together, a route description to navigate by rather than tape, checkpoints with food and drink, and a meal at the end. Entry is through the LDWA's own system, places are limited, and the ones in this list tend to fill early.
Terrain and trail
Chalk downland turf and flinty track on the ridges, muddy field path and lane in the valleys between the villages, and steep short climbs onto the downs. Firm on top in March, heavy below. A trail shoe.
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11 hours, all to finish by 19:00.
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How to enter
Sun, 21 Mar 2027 · Entries open · £15–£25
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Common questions
- The Cerne Giant offers 2 distances: 30 Mile (48.3 km), 20 Mile (32.2 km).