Headon Warren Walk

This walk has spectacular views across the western approaches to the Solent, and across to the mainland and Hurst Castle. 

It’s a great walk for sunset photos!

The route starts to the east of the warren with on-road parking on Cliff Road, and take the track heading west. The path is usually well-drained and dry for the whole route.

Once at the top, take the right-hand split and follow the path round to the far end where you can usually get stunning photos of the needles in the distance.

On the way back, take the right-hand side and loop back around the paths to the start of the walk. On the way back you will have views across the Alum Bay valley below, Tennyson Monument and the white cliffs above Freshwater Bay in the distance.

There is limited on-road parking at the eastern start of this route on Cliff Road. You can get directions to the paring area below.

Click here for directions

There are no facilities on this route, although there are convenience shops, takeaways and pubs in nearby Totland.

The Southern Vectis Route 7 goes past the start/end of this walk.

Route 6 bus timetable

You can download a printable map of the walk below:

Printable Map (PDF)

You can download a GPX file for the route below:

GPX Route Map