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Devil's Punch Bowl Trail – Devil's Punch Bowl Bike Trail loop from Hindhead

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Devil's Punch Bowl Trail – Devil's Punch Bowl Bike Trail loop from Hindhead

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Devil's Punch Bowl Trail – Devil's Punch Bowl Bike Trail loop from Hindhead

02:41

32.9km

380m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.6 km for 193 m

After 16.1 km for 72 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.18 km

Surrey Hills National Landscape Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hindhead Commons is a sprawling, 282-hectare nature reserve in Surrey, managed by the National Trust. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, it represents one of the region's most ecologically valuable and historically dramatic landscapes.
The Landscape: Sitting roughly 250 meters above sea level, it features a rare, cooler microclimate that supports a rich mosaic of ancient woodland, valleys, and vibrant lowland heath. This habitat is a lifeline for threatened wildlife, including Exmoor ponies, adders, and rare ground-nesting birds like the nightjar. The Devil's Punch Bowl: This massive, spring-eroded sandstone amphitheater dominates the eastern side of the commons, offering sweeping views that stretch all the way to the London skyline on clear days. The Great Transformation: For decades, Hindhead Commons was physically severed in two by the roar of the old A3 highway. Following the construction of the Hindhead Tunnel directly beneath the common in 2011, the old road surface was completely removed, allowing nature to heal and creating peaceful, car-free trails for walkers and cyclists.

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2.93 km

Sailor’s Stone and View of Surrey Hills

Highlight • Historical Site

A fantastic view with a gruesome past, the stone marks the place in which a sailor was brutally murdered in 1786 by three men which he had befriended (in a local pub in Thursley) whilst walking from London to the docks in Portsmouth.

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3.51 km

Top of Highcombe Copse

Highlight • Natural Monument

Until 2011, the A3 bottlenecked at Hindhead, going from two lanes to one. There was always traffic, air pollution was high there was a significant number of accidents. The Hindhead Tunnel was dug to allow the road to continue as a dual carriageway. You can now cycle up the old A3 to the Devil's Punchbowl. The second half is traffic free and the views at the top are beautiful at any time of the year, but especially in the autumn. Look around at the power of nature to reclaim the land.

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11.3 km

View of the Skyfall House Filming Location

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of the drive to the Skyfall house from the James Bond film. The house itself was built and blown up in the bowl below. Another great little diversion from the King Alfred's Way route.

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13.0 km

View from the Top of Hankley Common

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hankley is wide open and from this point here you can see all across the common.

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19.1 km

Horne Wood

Forest

20.5 km

South Downs Coffee Co Elstead

Highlight • Cafe

Formerly known as 172 Coffee, South Downs Coffee Co is a fab cyclist-friendly cafe in the heart of Elstead.

Choose from inside seating or benches outside.

Find out about the latest opening times and menu at:
172elstead.southdownscoffee.co.uk

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