Length | 23.6 km (14.7 mi) with 384m ascent and 447m descent |
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Maps | OS Explorer OL33 (was 133) Haslemere & Petersfield; Landranger 186 Aldershot & Guildford |
Toughness | 7 out of 10 |
Walk Notes |
The route leads out of Haslemere in a northerly direction along the quietest and shortest possible route to ascend through Coombswell Copse and along the wooded Invall ridge up to Hurt Hill and the Temple of the Four Winds, the ruin of an early 20th century belvedere, and one of several viewpoints with striking vistas. Turn westerly up to Gibbet Hill (the second highest point in Surrey), with more far reaching views, out to the North Downs and London, as well as back to Black Down and to the South Downs.
Note: Before embarking on this walk, please read below section on Managed Access on Hankley Common. |
Managed Access on Hankley Common |
The current status of access rights on the MOD land of Hankley Common should be checked at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-access-to-military-areas#contents [under ‘Locations in South East England – Hankley and Elstead Commons’]. At time of writing the relevant rules are as follows:
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Walk Options |
An alternative ascent route to Gibbet Hill via Hindhead Common (with an option for a diversion via the Devil’s Punchbowl Café or Hotel for Elevenses) cuts 450m and 104m ascent/descent. To shorten the walk:
To lengthen the walk:
A Haslemere Circular Walk is possible by following the main walk to Thursley for lunch (or just to Gibbet Hill) and reverse-walking (map-led) the alternative start via Hindhead Common (for a tea stop include the diversion to the Punchbowl Café), or vice versa. |
Elevenses/Lunch |
The Devil’s Punch Bowl Café (01428 681 050). The Devil’s Punchbowl Café is located 4.5 km (2.8 mi) into the walk, if following the alternative ascent route.
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Tea |
The Barley Mow (as above).
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By Train |
Out (not a train station) Back (not a train station) |
By Car |
Start GU27 2PD Map Directions Return to the start: Finish GU9 8AD Map Directions Travel to the start: |
Map Walk | This walk requires an OS map and a compass or GPS for navigation. You can print out OS maps using the link above. |
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Help |
National Rail: 03457 48 49 50 • Travelline SE (bus times): 0871 200 2233 (12p/min) • TFL (London) : 0343 222 1234 |
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Walk Directions
Full directions for this walk are in a PDF file (link above) which you can print, or download on to a Kindle, tablet, or smartphone.
This is just the introduction. This walk's detailed directions are in a PDF available from wwww.walkingclub.org.uk