Humphrey Head

At a Glance

Distance

2.4 km (1.5 miles)

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

45 min

Walk Type

Coastal

Route Type

Out and Back

Off Lead Potential

None

Livestock Risk

Moderate

Facilities

None on route; the outdoor centre near the car park is private. Grange-over-Sands, a short drive away, has cafes and shops.

Parking

Roadside parking at the Holy Well Lane car park at the road end; a smaller area exists nearer the reserve entrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Humphrey Head dog friendly?

  Humphrey Head scores 7 out of 10 for dog friendliness. It's a short, easy walk to a dramatic limestone headland with wide views across Morecambe Bay, orchids and nesting peregrines on the cliffs. It loses marks because dogs must be kept on a lead at all times within the nature reserve, both because sheep graze the clifftop grassland and because the western cliffs are sheer, so there is no scope for off-lead exploring here.

• Can dogs be off lead at Humphrey Head?

  No, dogs must be kept on a lead throughout Humphrey Head nature reserve. Sheep graze the limestone grassland on top of the headland, and the cliffs on the western side are sheer with no fencing, so a lead is important for safety as well as for the grazing animals and nesting birds. The walk itself is short and gentle, so a dog on a lead can still enjoy the views and the sea air.

• What should I know before visiting Humphrey Head with my dog?

  Keep your dog on a lead throughout: sheep graze the clifftop grassland, and the cliffs on the western side of the headland are sheer and unfenced. Parking is limited to a small area at Holy Well Lane at the road end. There is no water or shade on the route, so bring water for your dog, particularly on a warm day. Check tide times if you plan to extend the walk onto the saltmarsh below the Head.

Holy Well Lane Car Park, Humphrey Head, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7LY

54.1638, -2.9365