Walk 3: Warren Glen

There are very steep up and down sections. Ground conditions will vary depending on rainfall; it can be muddy and require walking boots. This walk is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. The walk is about 2 miles.

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1. From the Visitor Centre go down the road towards the former coastguard cottages and the rotating radar scanner. Pass the cottages and the radar scanner on your right. Go through the kissing gate, turn right and descend diagonally, below the scanner, heading for another kissing-gate. The sea is ahead and to your left.
2. Arrive at signpost 24
3. Follow the direction “Warren Glen (lower)”. A spectacular view opens up.

   
   

4. Go down following the steep path. Warning :Don’t go too near the edges of the cliffs as they are crumbling and dangerous.
5. Arrive at signpost 22 (Approximately 800 metres from signpost 24)
6. At signpost 22 turn left and follow the direction to “Warren Glen (lower)” going down the steps.
7. Here, at the bottom of the steps, you have a choice of paths to follow. The first will be easier whereas the second is on rougher ground but maybe even more interesting:
   1. Go straight on at the bottom of the steps and continue on the main path to signpost 21. This way signpost 21 is approximately 220 metres from signpost 22.
   2. or alternatively
      1. Turn right at the bottom of the steps in the direction of “Warren Glen (lower)” and go steeply down
      2. At the bottom of the slope bear left following a direction marker to “Fairlight Glen”.
      3. 20 metres ahead the path crosses the stream on a footbridge. Climb the steps on the opposite bank, bear left on the footpath and go through the woodland slowly descending towards the sea.
      4. This way signpost 21 is approximately 270 metres from signpost 22
8. Whichever way you have chosen to get to signpost 21 continue in a westerly direction, with the sea on your left, following a direction marker to “Fairlight Glen”.
9. At the top of the steep climb go through the gate.
10. Arrive at signpost 18 (Approximately 400 metres from signpost 21)
11. Turn sharp right following the direction on the signpost to “Disused Quarry”
12. Follow the path with Warren Glen’s rough pasture field to the right and a wooded bank to the left. You are now headed away from the sea. The land rises gently at first with a steeper section towards the head of the valley.
13. Arrive at signpost 19 (Approximately 400 metres from Signpost 18)
14. Follow the direction to the “Visitor Centre” which is a sharp right turn through the gate. Cross the field with the fence on the right, dipping down into the top of the glen and then up again.
15. Go through two gates and join a track leaving “Little Warren Cottage” on your right. Go ahead.
16. At signpost 20 turn left following the direction “Disused Quarry” and “Visitor Centre”.
17. Go up the slope, following the path, and enter the quarry. Information about the quarry is given for signpost 20.
18. About 100 metres into the quarry you will pass an outcrop of rock to the right of the path and, following the path, in another 100 metres a wall of rock seems to block the path.
19. A yellow marker arrow points the way ahead on a narrow path. You turn right at another yellow arrow and then climb the steps cut into the rock. The steps bear to the left and you will meet a crossing footpath.
20. Turn left on this path. The quarry will now be below you on the left.
21. Follow the path around to arrive back at the Visitor Centre (Approximately 200 metres after leaving the quarry)