Temple of the Wind Viewpoint – View of the Devil's Punchbowl loop from The Flashes, Churt Common

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Temple of the Wind Viewpoint – View of the Devil's Punchbowl loop from The Flashes, Churt Common

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Temple of the Wind Viewpoint – View of the Devil's Punchbowl loop from The Flashes, Churt Common

04:38

54.7km

830m

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: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.0 km for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

11.3 km

Gentles Copse

Forest

14.3 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.

Tip by

18.8 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

Tip by

22.3 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 …

Tip by

36.8 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 …

Tip by

37.1 km

Temple of the Wind Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

39.0 km

Barfold Wood

Forest

47.4 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.

Tip by

49.2 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.

Tip by

51.0 km

Punchbowl Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

A quieter part of the Punchbowl, this bridleway is great for climbing back up to the cafe area after riding on hankley or Thursley.

Tip by

54.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

12.6 km

10.5 km

6.95 km

1.61 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

22.5 km

12.7 km

9.14 km

5.11 km

3.46 km

1.85 km

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

16°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 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 …