Take a challenging walk through ancient woodland and open heath to find out how the Punch Bowl was formed. On the way learn about the people who lived in the old 'broom-squires' cottages and how they made their living here over the centuries.
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51.12, -0.73 · rel 19696922
51.12, -0.73 · rel 19696922
Highcombe Hike, Hindhead
A 6,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Surrey.
Loop walk
start = finish · Surrey
6,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
25
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
2× viewpoint
2× monument
1× summit
Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl
Attraction ·
on the route
6,2 km
100%
Devil's Punch Bowl
viewpoint ·
on the route
6,2 km
100%
The Sailor's Stone
monument ·
228 m off route
6,2 km
100%
Celtic Cross
monument ·
326 m off route
6,2 km
100%
Gibbet Hill
viewpoint ·
360 m off route
6,2 km
100%
Gibbet Hill
summit ·
361 m off route
6,2 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Highcombe Hike, Hindhead is 6.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Highcombe Hike, Hindhead takes approximately 1h 33min to complete.
Yes, Highcombe Hike, Hindhead is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Highcombe Hike, Hindhead starts at National Trust Devil's Punch Bowl car park, London Road, Hindhead, GU26 6AB;SU890357.
Highcombe Hike, Hindhead is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Highcombe Hike, Hindhead is maintained and managed by National Trust.