View of the Devil's Punchbowl – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Northchapel

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View of the Devil's Punchbowl – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Northchapel

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View of the Devil's Punchbowl – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Northchapel

04:20

52.2km

710m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 45.6 km for 105 m

After 48.5 km for 133 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

10.8 km

Temple of the Four Winds (Witley Estate)

Highlight • Historical Site

Quiet spot offering great views. Always be mindful that mountain biking is sensitive in this area. As a local, I wouldn't want the privilege to be taken away.

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11.8 km

Devil's Punch Bowl Quiet Lane

Highlight • Trail

Quiet lane around the punchbowl which used to be the old A3 which is now a by-way, great way to access trails.

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12.7 km

No trip to the Punchbowl is complete without taking in the view from the dedicated viewpoint just beyond the National Trust cafe. A relief on a large stone on the viewing platform gives more information about what you can see.

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19.9 km

Gentles Copse

Forest

23.0 km

Conford Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Part of King Alfred's Way, this off-road bridleway runs through the village of Conford south to Longmoor Road. Look out for the swing nestled in the woodland.

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27.5 km

Great Ridge Trail

Highlight • Trail

Very nice stretch of dirt road, hillside on the left covered in purple flowers and views across the valley on the right

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30.9 km

Forest Mere Lake

Highlight • Trail

Forest Mere is an area of enchanting woodland with sweeping green trees and sandy trails set next to a tranquil lake. It's home to Champney's, a popular health spa. A …

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45.5 km

Black Down Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful sights with a 360° field of view. The top constitutes a fairly large and wooded area where one can discover many small wonders of nature. Special mention if you …

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45.6 km

Temple of the Wind Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you can get up there early morning on a clear day....wow.

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47.5 km

Barfold Wood

Forest

52.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

12.1 km

8.54 km

5.01 km

1.88 km

1.38 km

Surfaces

24.2 km

9.28 km

8.48 km

5.77 km

3.35 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

15°C

7°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

April 13, 2025,Devil's Punchbowl from Liphook

I intended to make the most of the last day of this amazing dry spell by doing this "dry only" route. When I rode it back in September, I disappeared down to the axles on those sunken lanes! Being Sunday I gave the golf course a wide berth and the single-track through the woods seemed endless. The descent down Marley …