The Punchbowl at Hindhead (Known as: Little Switzerland) owned by the National Trust, has many beautiful walks and panoramic views. (Just 11 Miles South of Guildford via the A3.)
Some History of Gibbet Hill Hindhead.
An area of disrepute because of the lawless activities of robbers and highwaymen.
On the 24/9/1786 Three bodies were found at Hindhead murdered for their meagre belongings. There was also the the remains of "the unknown sailor"
The perpetrators were en-caged in a gibbet (An Iron Cage) as was the way in those dark old days. Wow! Crime never pays.
On Gibbet Hill there is a Celtic Cross and was placed there where it stands today during the nineteenth century.
It
is said it was placed there sometime around 1850 as a device to lull
the concerns of the Hindhead population. Re their belief in bad spirits,
all to common in those days.Others say it's a memorial to the late Sir William Earle
If anyone can through light on the origins of the cross, please let us know.
The Devil's Punch Bowl
Hindhead also has a beautiful 18 hole Golf Course
Peter Alliss on Hindhead Golf Course, Surrey, England
Hindhead Golf Club
The Hindhead Golf Club, Churt Road, Hindhead, Surrey. GU26 6HX
CLUB HOUSE Telephone: 01428 604614 Fax: 01428 608508 email: secretary@the-hindhead-golf-club.co.uk
PRO SHOP Telephone: 01428 604458
CLUB HOUSE Telephone: 01428 604614 Fax: 01428 608508 email: secretary@the-hindhead-golf-club.co.uk
PRO SHOP Telephone: 01428 604458
There is a cafe and car park.
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