Hindhead
Settlement in Surrey Waverley
England
Hindhead
Hindhead is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated on the northern slopes of the Surrey Hills, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers stunning views of the South Downs National Park.
Historically, Hindhead was known for being a popular stop for travelers on their way from London to Portsmouth. In the 19th century, it became well-known for its coaching inns, which provided a resting place for those journeying between the two cities. Today, the village still retains its charming character and is a sought-after destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
One of the notable attractions in Hindhead is the Devil's Punch Bowl, a large natural amphitheater and beauty spot. This unique site offers visitors the opportunity to explore miles of tranquil walking trails, while enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Additionally, Hindhead is home to the Hindhead Golf Club, providing golfing enthusiasts with an excellent course to enjoy.
The village itself boasts a range of amenities, including a selection of independent shops, traditional pubs, and restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. It also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to major roads such as the A3, connecting it to London and Portsmouth. Hindhead is also served by a railway station, providing further convenience for commuters and tourists alike.
Overall, Hindhead offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a slice of countryside tranquility in the heart of Surrey.
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Hindhead Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 51.113761/-0.733634 or Grid Reference SU8835. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Hindhead Common
Pine trees and a clearing near the visitor centre at the Devil's Punch Bowl.
Marker stone, Stoatley Hollow
A concrete marker, presumably indicating a buried cable. Almost identical to SU8933 : Mid Southern Utility Company marker in Weydown Road.
Celtic cross
Celtic cross on the summit of Gibbet Hill, erected in 1851 by Sir William Erle near the site of the gallows which were used to hang three sailors who in 1786 had murdered another while he was on his way to Portsmouth. Grade II listed - see Link
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Gibbet Hill
Trig point on the summit of Gibbet Hill, with the North Downs in the centre background and Leith Hill to their right. Although not apparent in this photo, very clear conditions on this occasion meant that the City of London skyscrapers could be seen through the Wey Gap, left of centre, a distance of almost 40 miles.
Byway, Devil's Punchbowl
Byway above the Devil's Punch Bowl, giving an alternative route for traffic prohibited from using the A3 Hindhead Tunnel.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl
Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Old A3, Devil's Punch Bowl
Part of the route of the former A3 above the Devil's Punch Bowl, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Devil's Punch Bowl
Looking along the rim of the Devil's Punch Bowl, with part of the route of the former A3 in the background, restored to nature following the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011.
Looking westwards along London Road
Without doubt the biggest event in Hindhead's history was the building of the Hindhead Tunnel, before which this was a notorious bottleneck on the A3. Without doubt the biggest event in the UK was the death of Queen Elizabeth II after 70 years on the throne; although new Prime Minister Liz Truss and her chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng ran it close by introducing a "fiscal event" that saw markets react negatively and wipe out any benefits. On the world stage, Vladimir Putin held spurious referendums in 4 areas he had won from Ukraine, and announced that these would now be part of Russia in perpetuity. The Italians and Swedes chose parties of the right to form their next governments. And in outer space, NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid to see if this could be done if it were ever really needed.
Advertising board in London Road
It shows pupils from Churcher's College which celebrates its 300th anniversary this year. Richard Churcher made his fortune with the East India Company.
Every month on the last day, I record the most prominent deaths in the UK and beyond. One death overshadowed all others, that of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second on the 8th of September at 3:10pm.
Others to depart were: 1st September 2022, boxing legend Earnie Shavers; 2nd September, ASWAD's Drummie Zeb; 6th, armed robber turned author, John McVicar; 8th, Grange Hill's headteacher Mrs McCluskie, actress Gwyneth Powell; 15th, Rugby legend, Eddie Butler; 22nd, Wolf Hall author Hilary Mantel; 23rd the nasty nurse in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' Louise Fletcher; and on the 28th, US Rapper Coolio.
Dawn breaks at the old BMW Garage in London Road
This month has been mostly pleasant, weather wise. The hot spell promised for early September never materialised. Mostly it was warm and still. Towards the end of the month we caught the tail end of Hurricane Ian. The official Met Office summary is here Link
Devil's Punch Bowl - Viewpoint
New wooden signposts for "Hidden Hindhead" and the "Sailor's Stroll" at the head of this large natural amphitheatre by Hindhead.
Hindhead - Former A3
Gorse-lined footpath offering panoramic views westwards over the Devil's Punch Bowl.
Hindhead - Former A3
Gorse-lined footpath offering panoramic views westwards over the Devil's Punch Bowl.
Hindhead is located at Grid Ref: SU8835 (Lat: 51.113761, Lng: -0.733634)
Administrative County: Surrey
District: Waverley
Police Authority: Surrey
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 51.113761,-0.733634Tyndall's Wood
Place: locality
Source Name: survey
Lat/Long: 51.1118931/-0.7314809
Hindhead
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1136764/-0.73387
Hindhead Common
Leisure: common
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 51.1102356/-0.7294473
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 12:00
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GU26 42
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Source: survey+sas
Lat/Long: 51.1146874/-0.7386381
Devil's Punch Bowl
Tourism: viewpoint
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: Level gravel path from car park to panorama, easy for powered chairs. Accessible toilet in cafe.
Lat/Long: 51.1151041/-0.7284149
Royal Parade Stores
Addr City: Hindhead
Addr Housename: Royal Parade
Addr Postcode: GU26 6TD
Addr Street: Tilford Road
Addr Unit: 6
Fhrs Id: 221583
Shop: convenience
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1151173/-0.73493
Bus Stop
Crossroads
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411112A
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Crossroads
Naptan Indicator: Nr
Naptan Landmark: Crossroads
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtmpm
Naptan Street: Portsmouth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free to stop opposite via controlled crossing 25m to North East.
Lat/Long: 51.1135425/-0.7342567
Bus Stop
Royal Parade
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411112C
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Royal Parade
Naptan Indicator: Just Before
Naptan Landmark: Royal Parade
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtmpw
Naptan Street: Tilford Road
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1145891/-0.7342902
Bus Stop
Crossroads
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411112D
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Crossroads
Naptan Indicator: Just after
Naptan Landmark: Crossroads
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtmta
Naptan Street: Portsmouth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free to stop opposite via controlled crossing 40m to North East.
Lat/Long: 51.1131721/-0.734372
Bus Stop
Royal Parade
Bench: no
Bin: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411112E
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Royal Parade
Naptan Indicator: Just after
Naptan Landmark: Royal Parade
Naptan NaptanCode: surgpgpt
Naptan Street: Tilford Road
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 51.1146508/-0.7341742
Bus Stop
Headley Road
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411113A
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Headley Road
Naptan Indicator: On
Naptan Landmark: Headley Road
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtmtd
Naptan Street: Headley Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.1108586/-0.7385922
Bus Stop
Headley Road
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411113B
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Headley Road
Naptan Indicator: Just after
Naptan Landmark: Headley Road
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtmtg
Naptan Street: Portsmouth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free crossing to stop opposite at entrance to Moorlands Lodge.
Lat/Long: 51.1113839/-0.7372635
Bus Stop
Tyndalls
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411123A
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Tyndalls
Naptan Indicator: Just after
Naptan Landmark: Tyndalls
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtpad
Naptan Street: Hindhead Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Source Shelter: survey
Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair Description: No footway on this side. Not step-free to opposite footway and stop.
Lat/Long: 51.1107636/-0.7306375
Bus Stop
Tyndalls
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411123B
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Tyndalls
Naptan Indicator: Just Before
Naptan Landmark: Tyndalls
Naptan NaptanCode: surdtpag
Naptan Street: Hindhead Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1103874/-0.7307764
Bus Stop
Morland Close
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411265A
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Morland Close
Naptan Indicator: Just after
Naptan Landmark: Morland Close
Naptan NaptanCode: surdwgjd
Naptan Street: Tower Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1125904/-0.7365735
Bus Stop
Pine Bank
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411266A
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Pine Bank
Naptan Indicator: Just after
Naptan Landmark: Pine Bank
Naptan NaptanCode: surdwgjg
Naptan Street: Tower Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.114654/-0.7386317
Bus Stop
Tilford Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411267A
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Tilford Road
Naptan Indicator: Just after
Naptan Landmark: Tower Road / Tilford Road
Naptan NaptanCode: surdwgjm
Naptan Street: Tower Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1165641/-0.7356364
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Road
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411965A
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Portsmouth Road
Naptan Indicator: On
Naptan Landmark: Portsmouth Road
Naptan NaptanCode: surgmtdt
Naptan Street: Portsmouth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free to stop opposite at entrance to Moorlands Lodge.
Lat/Long: 51.1119661/-0.7362191
Post Office
Hindhead Post Office
Addr Postcode: GU26 6TD
Branch: Hindhead
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Check Date: 2020-02-20
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1259237/hindhead
Ref Pol Id: 2125
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1150677/-0.7349904
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Lat/Long: 51.1136252/-0.7332271
Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.1109471/-0.7382179
Undershaw
Building: yes
Source: sas
Source Name: local_knowledge
Wikidata: Q7883765
Wikipedia: en:Undershaw
Lat/Long: 51.1132615/-0.733423
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Bicycle: no
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.1125048/-0.7298196
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Source: sas; survey
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1129894/-0.734807
Fuel
Royal Parade Stores
Compressed Air: no
Operator: Pace
Source: sas
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1151661/-0.7347871
Disking Computers
Shop: computer
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1149355/-0.7347799
South West Surrey Conservatives
Office: political_party
Lat/Long: 51.1148732/-0.7347289
Cafe
Stepping Stones Cookie Bar
Addr City: Hindhead
Addr Housename: Royal Parade
Addr Postcode: GU26 6TD
Addr Street: Tilford Road
Addr Unit: 1
Fhrs Id: 352883
Lat/Long: 51.1148109/-0.7346833
Fast Food
Friars
Addr City: Hindhead
Addr Housename: Royal Parade
Addr Postcode: GU26 6TD
Addr Street: Tilford Road
Addr Unit: 4
Fhrs Id: 749763
Fixme: Check type of establishment - unclear from FHRS Open Data.
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1149995/-0.7348308
Dentist
No.5 Dental Care
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 12:00
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: GU26 100
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey; sas
Lat/Long: 51.113235/-0.7324889
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: no
Traffic Signals Vibration: no
Lat/Long: 51.1140192/-0.7337305
Albany Antiques
Addr Street: London Road
Shop: antiques
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 51.1137188/-0.7329064
Your Little Secret Bridal Boutique
Addr City: Hindhead
Addr Housename: Hindhead Galleries
Addr Postcode: GU26 6SF
Addr Street: Tilford Road
Note: www.yourlittlesecret.co.uk
Opening Hours: "By appointment"
Shop: bridal_boutique
Lat/Long: 51.1140911/-0.7335667
Addr Housenumber: 7
Addr Postcode: GU26 6AB
Addr Street: London Road
Lat/Long: 51.1139507/-0.7330627
Post Box
Check Date Collection Times: 2022-11-16
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 12:00
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: GU26 101
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.1151233/-0.7348273
Addr City: Hindhead
Addr Housenumber: 15
Addr Postcode: GU26 6AB
Addr Street: London Road
Check Date: 2022-11-16
Disused Shop: yes
Old Name: Custom Cookie Co
Lat/Long: 51.1139308/-0.7327843
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.1147811/-0.728549
Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl
Addr City: Hindhead
Addr Postcode: GU26 6AB
Addr Street: London Road
Phone: +44 1428 681050
Toilets Wheelchair: yes
Tourism: attraction
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: Accessible parking (NT members free), cafe and toilet. Some asphalt paths from car park to views. Mostly gravel paths, many are steep or on a side slope (old A3 grassed over).
Wikidata: Q5267212
Wikipedia: en:Devil's Punch Bowl
Lat/Long: 51.1142343/-0.7289162
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Locked: yes
Lat/Long: 51.114379/-0.7296536
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: event_racking
Lat/Long: 51.1144942/-0.7294262
Information: tactile_map
Map Type: topo
Source: survey
Tourism: information
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: Level gravel path from car park to panorama. Tactile relief map is close to ground level. Accessible toilet in cafe.
Lat/Long: 51.1151384/-0.7284157
Toilets
Changing Places
Fee: no
Unisex: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Access from cafe and via path around building to outside door RADAR Key operated magnetic catch on sliding door.
Lat/Long: 51.1145062/-0.7296831
Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: unmarked
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1108875/-0.7383652
Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: unmarked
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1108488/-0.7383803
Recycling
Recycling Cans: yes
Recycling Cups: yes
Recycling Glass: yes
Recycling Paper: yes
Recycling Plastic: yes
Recycling Trash: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 51.1143577/-0.7294527
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