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Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead

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2.5 km Distance
37 min Est. duration
Easy Difficulty
Linear Route type

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.

This 2.5 km walk is easy-going and within reach of all fitness levels. Most walkers finish in around 33 minutes.

Point-to-point in layout, this trail takes you from A to B across the landscape. Consider your return logistics before heading out.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.

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Waypoints

5 points along the route
A
Start · Hydon's Ball and Heath car park, Salt Lane, Godalming, GU8 4BB;SU979402
0 km 51.1474°, -0.6049°
1
0.6 km 51.1457°, -0.6021°
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2
1.2 km 51.1469°, -0.6000°
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3
1.9 km 51.1522°, -0.6033°
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B
Finish · Hydon's Ball and Heath car park, Salt Lane, Godalming, GU8 4BB;SU979402
2.5 km 51.1527°, -0.6014°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead hiking route?
Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead is 2.5 km long.
How much time should I allow for Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead?
Most walkers allow around 37 min for Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead at a comfortable pace.
Is Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead a circular or linear route?
Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead is a linear route, not a loop. 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. Return transport from the finish point is recommended.
Where does Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead start?
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.
Is Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead suitable for beginners?
Yes, Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead is beginner-friendly. It is an easy walk suitable for most fitness levels.
Who maintains the Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead trail?
Octavia Hill Walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath, Hindhead is maintained and managed by National Trust.