Devil's Punchbowl and Thursley Common

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Overview

From the car park at the Devil's Punchbowl we will go through Highcomb Copse and into Thursley. Then we go over the Thursley Common and back to the car park via the old A3. Bring lunch. There is a nice coffee shop at the Punhcbowl where we could have tea and cake afterwards.

Saturday, 28 February 2026

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

On day of walk only mobile numbe 207895 463037

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 70499 38001
Nearest postcode:: GU34 1GT
what3words:: snail.taped.prominent

Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Alton sports Centre lower car park. Leader will be at start.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 89000 35801
Nearest postcode:: GU26 6GJ
what3words:: rang.coping.repay

Start time:: 9:45 am

Devil's Punchbowl NT car park. Make sure you bring your NT membership card to get free parking.

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