Haslemere Town Centre – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Haslemere

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Haslemere Town Centre – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Haslemere

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Haslemere Town Centre – Temple of the Wind Viewpoint loop from Haslemere

02:42

23.3km

470m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Surrey Hills National Landscape

South Downs National Park

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Train Station

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972 m

Haslemere Town Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Nestled between the Surrey Hills AONB and the South Downs National Park is the charming market town of Haslemere. It's a popular starting point for Black Down, the highest point …

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5.05 km

Barfold Wood

Forest

6.40 km

Black Down (279.7 m) – Highest Point in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackdown, or Black Down, is the highest hill in Sussex, at 279.7 metres (918 ft); in southeastern England, exceeded by Walbury Hill and Leith Hill and is in the far …

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6.74 km

View East Towards the Surrey Hills

Highlight • Forest

There are wide reaching views up here all the way across to the Surrey Hills. This is also a favoured spot for the Belted Galloway Cattle who graze freely on …

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6.87 km

Tennyson's Seat Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the South Downs sculpture trail, this sandstone seat was inspired by former Blackdown resident and poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Engraved in the stone are his lines "You came, …

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6.97 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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7.05 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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