Julia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Walking distance from the barn. Bring your walking boots and take money in case you want to stop for a well-deserved coffee or ice-cream.
32 locals recommend
Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl
London RoadWalking distance from the barn. Bring your walking boots and take money in case you want to stop for a well-deserved coffee or ice-cream.
Unexpectedly fabulous and very peaceful. It can take a good couple of hours to walk round. Time your visit well to coincide with a refreshment stop at the Bel & Dragon.
28 locals recommend
The Sculpture Park
Jumps RoadUnexpectedly fabulous and very peaceful. It can take a good couple of hours to walk round. Time your visit well to coincide with a refreshment stop at the Bel & Dragon.
Stunning. Great for nature lovers, bird watchers and walkers. Grab a coffee in the car park before you set off and refreshments in the The Horse Shoes in Thursley on the way back!
8 locals recommend
Thursley National Nature Reserve
Stunning. Great for nature lovers, bird watchers and walkers. Grab a coffee in the car park before you set off and refreshments in the The Horse Shoes in Thursley on the way back!
Walking, running, cycling, biking, playing, coffee. Lots to do here!
75 locals recommend
Alice Holt Forest
Walking, running, cycling, biking, playing, coffee. Lots to do here!
Winkworth Arboretum station
On the door step with miles of walking and cycling. Some good hills to run up and down too!
6 locals recommend
Hankley Common
Tilford RoadOn the door step with miles of walking and cycling. Some good hills to run up and down too!
Petworth House and Park
Frensham Trout Fishery
Simmondstone LaneThe Beach
Frensham Great PondA great place for an early morning walk.
Food scene
The village pub - well worth a visit - or two! Tie in with a walk on Thursley Nature Reserve.
36 locals recommend
The Three Horseshoes
The village pub - well worth a visit - or two! Tie in with a walk on Thursley Nature Reserve.
Lovely food in super setting. Tie in with a visit to The Sculpture Park.
37 locals recommend
Bel & The Dragon
Jumps RoadLovely food in super setting. Tie in with a visit to The Sculpture Park.
City/town information
Farnham
A pretty market town - good cafe culture!
A good size market town with cobbled streets and plenty to do. The Cathedral is well worth a visit, as its the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.
113 locals recommend
Guildford
A good size market town with cobbled streets and plenty to do. The Cathedral is well worth a visit, as its the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.