Highcombe Hike, Hindhead

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.

At 6.2 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 23 minutes.

The route forms a complete loop, returning you to where you started. This makes logistics simple and the outing entirely self-contained.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.