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.

Riderrachy

May 8, 2023

Cycling

A slightly long drag up here, but you will almost always be rewarded with beautiful views.

Mike Grenville

September 30, 2020

Cycling

yes there really is a top to the hill up Devils punchbowl!

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1. The Devil's Punchbowl & Frensham Ponds loop from Farnham

51.4km

03:22

570m

This difficult 32.0-mile touring cycling loop from Farnham explores the scenic Devil's Punchbowl and tranquil Frensham Ponds in the Surrey H

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2. Christchurch Bridge – River Thames loop from Hook

156km

10:25

1,240m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Devil's Punch Bowl Trail – Devil's Punch Bowl Cycle Path loop from Hindhead

21.0km

01:45

300m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 310 m

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Location: Thursley, Waverley, Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Top of Highcombe Copse

1. The Devil's Punchbowl & Frensham Ponds loop from Farnham

2. Christchurch Bridge – River Thames loop from Hook

3. Devil's Punch Bowl Trail – Devil's Punch Bowl Cycle Path loop from Hindhead

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