Head up Headon Warren – an exhilarating walk with great views of the mainland & a Bronze Age burial mound to discover. This walk can be shortened to 3 miles (4.8km) by missing out Alum Bay. Paths can be slippery & this route has many gates, stiles & steps
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50.67, -1.56 · rel 19356159
50.67, -1.56 · rel 19356159
Headon Warren Walk, Isle of Wight
A 6,8 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in .
Loop walk
start = finish
6,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× ruins
1× summit
Headon Warren Barrow
ruins ·
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Headon Hill
summit ·
26 m off route
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Hatherwood Battery
ruins ·
on the route
6,8 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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Quarter of the way
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Headon Warren Walk, Isle of Wight is 6.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Headon Warren Walk, Isle of Wight takes approximately 1h 43min to complete.
Yes, Headon Warren Walk, Isle of Wight is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Headon Warren Walk, Isle of Wight starts at Cliff Road Totland;Grid ref: SZ32208680.
Headon Warren Walk, Isle of Wight is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Headon Warren Walk, Isle of Wight is maintained and managed by National Trust.