Make a Wish in the Wishing Well at Waggoners Wells
At the bottom of Waggoners Wells – beyond the blue pools, waterfall and giant fish – is an old wishing well that is said to have inspired Tennyson and Flora Thompson.
Waggoners Wells
On a walk around Waggoners Wells you will find three beautifully blue, man-made pools
slopes to clamber up and slide down
tangles of tree roots to explore
You might also be lucky enough to spot some of the giant fish that live in the pools.
The Wishing Well
The wishing well is at the lowest end of Waggoners Wells, a little beyond the last pool. A plaque on the wall commemorates the poem “Flower in a Crannied Wall” by Tennyson, which is believed to have been written here in 1863.
The wishing well is marked on the map board near the car park stairs. It is easy to find – follow the main path past the three pools and the wishing well is in the wall of the nearby house. It took us about ten minutes to walk there.
The Paths
Visit the Waggoners Wells website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Headley Down, near Hindhead
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU26 6DT
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and a blanket.
Facilities: None.
How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: The main paths are relatively flat and easy to walk on but there are steps in places.
Parking: There is a car park, which you reach by driving through a ford!
Cost of Parking: Free
Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, fish and insects.
Information Written: June 2022
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