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Gibbet Hill Viewpoint – View of the Devil's Punchbowl loop from Thursley Common National Nature Reserve

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Gibbet Hill Viewpoint – View of the Devil's Punchbowl loop from Thursley Common National Nature Reserve

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4.7

(15)

hikers

Gibbet Hill Viewpoint – View of the Devil's Punchbowl loop from Thursley Common National Nature Reserve

05:27

19.5km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: July 17, 2026

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Surrey Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.09 km

Houndown

Forest

6.35 km

Survey Marker 543

Highlight • Historical Site

Keep a look out on the floor as you are about to cross the track over the tunnel and roads.

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12.5 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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12.8 km

View of Surrey Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

It’s quite rare to have big views in Surrey due to the number of trees, it’s a rare treat.

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13.1 km

The Sailor's Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

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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13.7 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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13.8 km

No trip to the Punchbowl is complete without taking in the view from the dedicated viewpoint just beyond the National Trust cafe. A relief on a large stone on the viewing platform gives more information about what you can see.

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14.0 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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15.3 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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19.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

4.52 km

3.84 km

Surfaces

7.34 km

3.36 km

3.30 km

2.72 km

2.36 km

285 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

22°C

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Gibbet Hill Viewpoint – View of the Devil's Punchbowl loop from Thursley Common National Nature Reserve

Survey Marker 543

Gibbet Hill Viewpoint

View of Surrey Hills National Landscape

The Sailor's Stone

Bench with a view of the Devil's Punch Bowl

View of the Devil's Punchbowl

Devil's Punch Bowl Picnic Site

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

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