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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — American Skunk-cabbage, Tormentil, Bilberry +4 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Painted Lady, Gatekeeper +34 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Painted Lady, Gatekeeper +34 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

18 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Named routeLength 220 kmRegional walking route
Highcombe Hike, HindheadWalking route5.1 km

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.

Named routeLength 5.1 kmDuration 01:15-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Hidden Hindhead Walking Trail, HindheadWalking route5 km

Discover this well-signposted and not too demanding walk taking in both Gibbet Hill and The Temple of the Four Winds, each with superb views. On a clear day you'll be able to glimpse the distant London skyline. Undulating terrain, steep in placees.

Named routeLength 5 kmDuration 01:30-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Miss James Walk at HindheadWalking route3 km

Take a gentle walk & find out who the Victorian philanthropist Miss James was. This woodland trail is ideal in summer where you can enjoy the cool shade. The route also uses the new Miss James footbridge over the A3. Uneven ground & moderate gradients

Named routeLength 3 kmDuration 00:45-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A3Local cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Haslemere link

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
Devils PunchBowl LoopMountain bike route
Named routeCycle surrey hills
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Horse riding

16 public paths nearby

Public paths
High Buttonbridleway · 331 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 331 mPath type: unclassified

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