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 in the South Downs at 918 feet (280 m).

Just an hour from London by train, Haslemere is a superbly accessible base for all manner of outdoor activities. It is a terminus of both the Greensand Way and the Serpent Trail long-distance footpaths.

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November 23, 2023

Running

Haslemere is a great place to start a trail run. It has a railway station with frequent trains from London or Portsmouth and is surrounded by beautiful common land, hills and woodlands. You can run to the Devil's Punchbowl, Blackdown, Marley Common and into the South Downs National Park from here. There are also plenty of places to eat and drink afterwards too. Hemmingway's is always a popular option if you love cake.

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Greensand Way and Devil's Punch Bowl Loop

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Hike the difficult 16.1-mile Greensand Way and Devil's Punch Bowl Loop, gaining 1218 feet of elevation through varied Surrey Hills terrain.

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

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The Devil's Punchowl loop from Haslemere — Surrey Hills

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