View of the Devil's Punch Bowl – View of Hankley Common loop from Thursley Common National Nature Reserve

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View of the Devil's Punch Bowl – View of Hankley Common loop from Thursley Common National Nature Reserve

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View of the Devil's Punch Bowl – View of Hankley Common loop from Thursley Common National Nature Reserve

04:07

14.8km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Surrey Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.64 km

View of the Devil's Punch Bowl

Highlight • Forest

Highlight of the walks around here, stunning views and if you are lucky you will see the wild horses. They sometimes graze up here too 🐴.

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3.70 km

Heather in Surrey Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Late autumn the colours really pop in the national trust area.

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4.55 km

Punchbowl Stream Wooden Bridge

Highlight • River

A small little stream in the depths of the Punchbowl. Worth including on a hike.

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4.65 km

Broom Squires Information Board

Highlight • Historical Site

Very old heathland valley managed by the National Trust. There are information boards about how people made a living from these valleys, making brooms or foraging for berries.

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4.86 km

Highcombe Bottom Climb, Devil's Punch Bowl

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A steep little climb out of the bottom of the Punchbowl, it's a consistent gradient that gives you a great challenge.

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5.73 km

Jill's Bench – View of Devil's Punch Bowl

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the Beacon Hill side of the Devil's Punchbowl is Highcombe Copse. In a clearing, just off the main bridleway, is a handy bench with a beautiful view across the …

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9.57 km

Hankley Ridge Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sandy wide path on the ridge of Hankley with 360 degree views.

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11.0 km

View of Hankley Common

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide ranging views from this vantage point on Hankley Common. It feels like you are in the middle of nowhere with nature all around and barely sight of anything else.

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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