Walks
The best way to enjoy the National Trust's stunning landscapes around Haslemere is of course on foot. Our maps are available to purchase from the Haslemere Educational Museum and the Devil’s Punch Bowl café. Details of a few self-guided walks can be found below.
Walking Trails starting at the Devil's Punch Bowl Car Park
1) Hidden Hindhead
A well sign-posted but not too demanding a walk taking in both Gibbett Hill and the Temple of the Four Winds, each with superb views; on a clear day you will glimpse the London skyline.
This walk is through habitats where rare birds nest on the ground and are vulnerable to disturbance. Please keep dogs on a short lead during the nesting season (March to September)
Grade: Moderate
Good footwear/walking boots recommended
1 1/2 hours
3.1 Miles (5.0 km)
2) Sailor’s Stroll
This is an easy and well sign-posted walk mainly on a prepared road along to Gibbet Hill and back. Ideal for young children; push-chair and wheel-chair friendly. This uses a road that is open to all traffic and thus be aware you may encounter the occasional motor vehicle and cyclists.
This walk is through habitats where rare birds nest on the ground and are vulnerable to disturbance. Please keep dogs on a short lead during the nesting season (March to September)
Grade: Easy
Good footwear recommended
20 minutes each way
1.0 Miles (1.6 km)
3) Highcombe Hike
A moderately demanding and well sign-posted walk initially skirting the Punch Bowl before dropping down into the valley for the return journey with the last quarter of the walk involving quite a steep incline albeit in delightful ancient woodland. If wet, some muddy sections can be expected.
This walk is through habitats where rare birds nest on the ground and are vulnerable to disturbance. Please keep dogs on a short lead during the nesting season (March to September)
Grade: Moderate
Good footwear / walking boots recommended
1 ¼ Hours
3.2 Miles (5.2 km)
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4) ROAM 639 Trail
A great but demanding walk with varied terrain that takes in the base of the Punch Bowl, Gibbet Hill and the Temple of the Four Winds, the latter two features affording superb views. If wet some muddy sections are to be expected.
The trail has been created as a permanent reminder to those of us who are able to enjoy physical exercise of how fortunate we are. The trail name, Roam 639, is derived from the initials of Richard Overall, a local man who died from muscular dystrophy and the shared initials of two local young brothers, Alfie and Arthur Marchant whose lives were also affected by this condition. ‘639’ represents the number of muscles in the human body and the title also signifies the length of the walk.
This walk is through habitats where rare birds nest on the ground and are vulnerable to disturbance. Please keep dogs on a short lead during the nesting season (March to September)
Grade: Demanding
Good footwear / walking boots recommended
2.5 Hours
6.39 Miles (10.3 km)
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