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Celtic Cross on Gibbet Hill – Gibbet Hill Viewpoint loop from Thursley

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Celtic Cross on Gibbet Hill – Gibbet Hill Viewpoint loop from Thursley

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Celtic Cross on Gibbet Hill – Gibbet Hill Viewpoint loop from Thursley

03:32

12.6km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Surrey Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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3.14 km

Bench with a view of the Devil's Punch Bowl

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a pleasant spot for a break when walking the Sailor's Stroll at the Devil's Punchbowl. The story goes that the Devil scooped up a giant handful of earth …

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3.71 km

The Sailor's Stone

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This gravestone marks the spot where an unknown sailor was murdered by three men he’d befriended in a pub in Thursley in 1786. The poor sailor had been walking from …

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3.97 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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4.02 km

Gibbet Hill Viewpoint

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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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4.02 km

Hindhead Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hindhead Trig-point is at the top of Gibbet Hill, the second highest hill in Surrey at 273 m, in the beautiful area of the Devil’s Punchbowl. OS - S1535

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4.72 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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8.32 km

Devil's Punch Bowl Picnic Site

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of picnic benches and places to sit in easy reach of the National Trust cafe and toilets. There are activities for children and a lookout telescope for the view. Perfect for families.

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9.60 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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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

2.62 km

195 m

Surfaces

7.59 km

2.37 km

1.30 km

1.19 km

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

21°C

10°C

63 %

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Celtic Cross on Gibbet Hill – Gibbet Hill Viewpoint loop from Thursley

Bench with a view of the Devil's Punch Bowl

The Sailor's Stone

Celtic Cross on Gibbet Hill

Gibbet Hill Viewpoint

Hindhead Trig Point

Temple of the Four Winds Viewpoint

Devil's Punch Bowl Picnic Site

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

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