Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Hindhead

Hindhead is a town in Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom, home to about 6,187 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 46 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 22 parks and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Devil's Punch Bowl (1 km), Gibbet Hill (2 km) and New Lipchis Way (8 km).

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Hindhead, Hampshire
Hindhead, Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hindhead at a glance

Location
Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 6,187
Coordinates
51.1138° N, 0.7335° W
Places within 50 km
158 (158 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Hindhead

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Churches near Hindhead

86 churches within 100 km of Hindhead. The closest is Farnham Heath (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hindhead

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hindhead. The closest is Cowdray: A Fortified Medieval House and Part of Its Landscaped Grounds (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Hindhead

41 parks within 100 km of Hindhead. The closest is Ramster Gardens (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hindhead

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hindhead. The closest is Deadwater Valley Local Nature Reserve (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hindhead

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hindhead. The closest is Devil's Punch Bowl (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Hindhead

18 museums within 100 km of Hindhead. The closest is Petworth House (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hindhead

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hindhead
  2. 8 km New Lipchis Way · trek, Hampshire
  3. 9 km Blackdown · viewpoint, Hampshire
  4. 6 km Ramster Gardens · garden, Hampshire
  5. 7 km Gibbet Hill · hill, Hampshire
  6. 1 km Devil's Punch Bowl · viewpoint, Hampshire
  7. 1 km Back to Hindhead

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How to reach Hindhead

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hindhead by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4686Farnham Heath (11 km)
    Forts & heritage2759Cowdray: A Fortified Medieval House and Part of Its Landscaped Grounds (17 km)
    Parks2241Ramster Gardens (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1633Deadwater Valley Local Nature Reserve (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1924Devil's Punch Bowl (1 km)
    Museums318Petworth House (20 km)
    Treks1316New Lipchis Way (8 km)
    Beaches & coast36Littlehampton Museum (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Mubarak Mosque (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Heath Lake (38 km)
    Temples02Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (51 km)
    Buddhist sites11Cittaviveka (16 km)
    Other attractions11Ash Museum (19 km)

    Hindhead: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hindhead?

    Devil's Punch Bowl (viewpoint, about 1 km), Gibbet Hill (hill, about 2 km), New Lipchis Way (trek, about 8 km), Ramster Gardens (garden, about 8 km), Blackdown (viewpoint, about 9 km), Rodborough Common, Surrey (park, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hindhead?

    158 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 22 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Hindhead?

    Farnham Heath, about 11 km by road; Hambledon Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hindhead?

    Cowdray: A Fortified Medieval House and Part of Its Landscaped Grounds, about 17 km by road; Caesar's Camp (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Hindhead?

    Ramster Gardens, about 8 km by road; Rodborough Common, Surrey (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hindhead?

    Start in Hindhead, visit New Lipchis Way, then Blackdown, then Ramster Gardens, then Gibbet Hill, then Devil's Punch Bowl, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hindhead?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Hindhead

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hindhead’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hindhead on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.