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Portsmouth Group

We are the Portsmouth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Circular walk towards Hankley Common and round Frensham Little Pond, returning via Frensham Common

 

 

Sunday, 14 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
266m / 873ft
Type:
circular

National Trust car park is free for members but your membership card is needed to swipe. The charge for all day parking for non members in the NT car park is £6. Note that there is some free parking on Sunday on the road from the roundabout. There is a free car park in Heather Way which is on the left off Hindhead Road which is the road to Haslemere.

The National Trust Tern Cafe at Little Frensham Pond usually offer drinks, ice cream and hot snacks. No pub directly en route but Devil's Punchbowl Hotel is opposite car park at the end of walk.

Nearest railway station Haslemere but no Sunday bus service to Hindhead

Note due to the present ground conditions a route can change from being dry to muddy or vice versa within days. In particular the routes running north from the NT land at the Devil's Punchbowl towards the road at Kettlebury Farm could be muddy or rutted.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 89026 35756
Nearest postcode:
GU26 6AE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Hindhead NT car park - outside cafe

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking