The Cerne Valley Trail is a circular route taking in the villages and hamlets of Minterne Magna, Cerne Abbas, Nether Cerne, Godmanstone, Forston and Charminster. The route follows the course of the River Cerne, from near its source in the basin formed by the hills of High Stoy and Dogbury to its confluence with the Frome, in the water meadows below Charminster. The Trail can be started at any point but starting from Dorchester will enable you to walk the entire length of the trail. Parking is available at public car parks in Dorchester Town Centre.

Route starts at the Weeping Rock TH and runs up 2300' in 3.5 miles to Observation Point, then return the same way.

ADMIN NOTE:  This Trail was closed in November 2019 due to a landslide; as of February 2022 the NPS has no current plan to re-open it.  One can reach Observation Point via the East Rim Trail starting from near the east entrance station.  

This route was created by Ed Gwynne-Harris:  "The reason I wanted to create this round was to try and encourage ultra runners to come to the Brecon Beacons National Park, which is where I grew up and an area I feel is underappreciated and underrepresented in the ultra running world. I am creating a film with The North Face about the FKT which will be released at film festivals throughout 2021 & 2022.

Beavers and waterfowl and muskrats, oh my!  This flat, former railway line starts in Uxbridge and passes through Blackwater (make sure to take a right at Blackwater Junction) to arrive in the heart of Lindsay.

While cyclists and snowmobilers share this route with runners and hikers, you are more likely to see dogs and other animals than people.  Quite a number of road crossings, but none of which provide amenities or services.  Pretty much a wetland and shady peaceful paradise for the full 44km.