Getting here
51.15444, -0.71636
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 201m away — 2 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 201m away — 2 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies
Bird watching
Strong match
Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Wildlife
Strong match
Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Mountain biking
Good match
Named MTB route nearby: King Alfred's Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
18 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Greensand WayWalking 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.
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.
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
Sailor's Stroll Walk at Hindhead CommonsWalking route1.6 km
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
The Lanepublic footpath · 204 m
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Haslemere link
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Farnham link
🚵Mountain biking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
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.
Cycle Surrey Hills - Elstead LoopMountain bike route
Cycle Surrey Hills - Puttenham LoopMountain bike route
Devils PunchBowl LoopMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
17 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Houndown Lanebridleway · 157 m
Truxford Lanebridleway · 231 m
Wildlife to spot
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