Devil's Punchbowl 15km - relaxed hike

## General Information

Join us for a relaxed 15k hike. Enjoy the spectacular views across the Surrey hills from the site of heathland formerly divided by the A3, now re-united by the Hindhead tunnel. After a view of the hills, and a stop for coffee and cake, we will descend in to the punchbowl and circle round the natural hollow, enjoying the extensive array of trees and looking for the Exmoor ponies who live there, before climbing back to civilisation.

HIGHLIGHTS
• The Robertson memorial, the gentleman who acquired and bequeathed the the property (land) to the National Trust - as a memorial to his 2 younger brothers who were both killed in the first world war.
• The Sailor's Stone - a stone erected to mark the spot where, tragically in 1786, a sailor was brutally murdered by 3 men whilst walking from London to Portsmouth.
• Gibbet Hill - The Celtic Cross marks the spot where the 3 murderers of the sailor were hanged for the crime. The 2nd highest point in Surrey at 272m.

HIKE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 9 miles (15km)
Grading: Easy
Ascent: 470m
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours

Meeting Info
Waterloo station 8:00am, leave at 8:15am for the 8:27am train. Meet under the big clock in front of platforms 12/13.
Planned arrival back into London is 6:15pm, but this may be earlier depending upon group progress.

GUIDE - LEE 07591 977464 (business phone only)

FOOD - Bring a packed lunch, there'll be a coffee and cake stop, and we'll be aiming to visit a pub after the hike for drinks

COST & PAYMENT
£26 including the guided hike and return train travel, click “Attend” to join.
Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable but we have a process to release your space for resale, if your space sells you will be refunded.

WHAT TO BRING
• Hiking clothes & footwear - ideally hiking boots. Hat & gloves if cold, waterproof jacket & trousers
• Water (2 litres recommended)
• Lunch
• Always a sense of adventure, and humour.

SAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider
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