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The Devil's Punchbowl & The Temple of the Four Winds loop from Hindhead — Surrey Hills

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The Devil's Punchbowl & The Temple of the Four Winds loop from Hindhead — Surrey Hills

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The Devil's Punchbowl & The Temple of the Four Winds loop from Hindhead — Surrey Hills

01:52

6.79km

110m

Hiking

Embark on an easy 4.2-mile (6.8 km) hike through the scenic Surrey Hills, gaining 358 feet (109 metres) in elevation over approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. This loop from Hindhead takes you across varied terrain, including sandy heathland and ancient woodlands, offering superb views across the vast Devil's Punch…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Surrey Hills AONB

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2.12 km

Old A3 Pathway, Hindhead

Highlight • Trail

Proof of the power of nature can be seen right here on the site of the old A3.

Until 2011, the A3 bottlenecked at Hindhead, going from two lanes to …

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2.48 km

Celtic Cross on Gibbet Hill

Highlight • Monument

The Celtic Cross on Gibbet Hill is closely related to the reason Gibbet Hill is so called.

Three thieves were executed and their bodies hung on the hill as a …

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2.53 km

Gibbet Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

The area around the Devil's Punchbowl was a hive of highwayman activity until the 19th century. Highwaymen were mounted thieves who robbed travellers. As this spot is on the route …

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3.23 km

Temple of the Four Winds Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

The Temple of the Four Winds was built in 1910 by Viscount Pirrie, an Irish shipbuilder and businessman. Over the years, the lodge fell into disrepair and was demolished in …

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6.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

2.44 km

692 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.74 km

1.41 km

844 m

750 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

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The Devil's Punchbowl & The Temple of the Four Winds loop from Hindhead — Surrey Hills

Old A3 Pathway, Hindhead

Celtic Cross on Gibbet Hill

Gibbet Hill Viewpoint

Temple of the Four Winds Viewpoint

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