THE Devil’s Punch Bowl will be the setting for a major new sports challenge to benefit Surrey charities. The Surrey Hills Challenge kicks off in and September and offers four different running and walking challenges starting in Hindhead and encompassing Hascombe, Pitch, Holmbury and Leith hills.

Four different running and walking challenges are on offer, comprising a 60km ‘The Ultra’ run for the super fit, a 21km ‘The Half’, a 10km ‘The Five’ and a family challenge 5km event.

Designed to show off the best of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the routes will take in woodland trails, fields and footpaths providing participants with glorious views.

Next year’s big charity challenge on September 25 – in aid of The Community Foundation for Surrey and the Surrey Hills Trust Fund – is being organised by Rutland Management, and was launched at The Devil’s Punch Bowl last. Tuesday

The Community Foundation for Surrey (CFS) has already supported more than 1,800 projects by awarding grants to fund community and voluntary groups county wide. The Community Foundation established the Surrey Hills Trust Fund to benefit projects and community groups within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

CFS executive director Wendy Varcoe said: “This is a fantastic event for people of all ages and fitness levels to walk or run the Surrey Hills and support communities and people in Surrey.

“By taking part in the challenge you will be helping others in our local communities and supporting this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.”

Register at www.surreyhillschallenge.com or call (01483) 720459 or 542221.