As well as views on this gentle, buggy-friendly walk to Gibbet Hill summit (the 2nd highest point in Surrey) learn about the barbarous murder of the unknown sailor. You can return to the café along the same route or continue on the Hidden Hindhead trail
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51.11, -0.72 · rel 19697104
51.11, -0.72 · rel 19697104
Sailor's Stroll Walk at Hindhead Commons
A 2,8 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Surrey.
Loop walk
start = finish · Surrey
2,8km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
38
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
2× viewpoint
1× summit
2× monument
Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl
Attraction ·
on the route
1,7 km
59%
Devil's Punch Bowl
viewpoint ·
on the route
2,5 km
89%
Gibbet Hill
viewpoint ·
on the route
2,8 km
100%
Gibbet Hill
summit ·
on the route
2,8 km
100%
The Sailor's Stone
monument ·
on the route
2,8 km
100%
Celtic Cross
monument ·
41 m off route
2,8 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
Sailor's Stroll Walk at Hindhead Commons is 2.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Sailor's Stroll Walk at Hindhead Commons takes approximately 43 min to complete.
Yes, Sailor's Stroll Walk at Hindhead Commons is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Sailor's Stroll Walk at Hindhead Commons starts at National Trust Devil's Punch Bowl car park, London Road, Hindhead, GU26 6AB;SU890357.
Sailor's Stroll Walk at Hindhead Commons is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Sailor's Stroll Walk at Hindhead Commons is maintained and managed by National Trust.