A relaxing circular walk through shady woodland & across open heathland. Sandy soil makes it ideal for families in all seasons. Hydon's Ball is within the Surrey Hills AONB & is a memorial to National Trust co-founder, Octavia Hill, who died in 1912.
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Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead
2,5 km from Hydon's Ball and Heath car park, Salt Lane, Godalming, GU8 4BB;SU979402 to Hydon's Ball and Heath car park, Salt Lane, Godalming, GU8 4BB;SU979402 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Hydon's Ball and Heath car park, Salt Lane, Godalming, GU8 4BB;SU979402
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Hydon's Ball and Heath car park, Salt Lane, Godalming, GU8 4BB;SU979402
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
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04 · Landmarks
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead is 2.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead takes approximately 37 min to complete.
No, Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hydon's Ball and Heath car park, Salt Lane, Godalming, GU8 4BB;SU979402 to Hydon's Ball and Heath car park, Salt Lane, Godalming, GU8 4BB;SU979402. Plan ahead for return transport.
Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead starts at Hydon's Ball and Heath car park, Salt Lane, Godalming, GU8 4BB;SU979402.
Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead is maintained and managed by National Trust.