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.

Natalie

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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1. The Devil's Punchowl loop from Haslemere — Surrey Hills

15.5km

04:20

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Haslemere to Witley – Rail to Ramble Routes

10.6km

02:46

60m

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Greensand Way and Devil's Punch Bowl Loop

25.9km

07:03

370m

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Hindhead Trig Point

Broom Squires Information Board

Petworth Deer Park

Singletrack Through Hankley Common

Blackdown Bridleway

Top of Highcombe Copse

Forest Path in Surrey Hills National Landscape

Hankley Ridge Viewpoint

Woodland Walk in South Downs National Park

Brian Checkley Memorial Viewpoint

View of Surrey Hills National Landscape

Black Down Viewpoint

Haslemere Town Centre

1. The Devil's Punchowl loop from Haslemere — Surrey Hills

2. Haslemere to Witley – Rail to Ramble Routes

3. Greensand Way and Devil's Punch Bowl Loop

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