Somerset Walks

Willett Hill Walk & Route Map

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Willett Hill walk, Somerset
Willett Hill · Photo: Shazz

This walk follows a steady climb up Willett Hill in the Quantock Hills, gradually gaining height above the surrounding countryside.

At the top, Willett Tower offers views across the surrounding area and the wider Quantock landscape.

Download the Somerset Walks App to follow this route with real-time GPS navigation.

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At a glance

Willett Hill Walk

Distance
1.25 miles
Estimated time
30 mins
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Free parking at start
51.09753, -3.28923
Characteristics
Woodland, Hills

The walk

Willett Hill Walk

This short walk climbs Willett Hill in the heart of the Quantock Hills.

The route involves a steady ascent and at the summit stands Willett Tower which has long been a distinctive landmark across the Quantocks.

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Somerset Walks App

Follow the Willett Hill walk with GPS guidance

The easiest way to follow this route is with the Somerset Walks app. Choose the walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you can see you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Somerset Walks app showing the walker's live position on a route map

Designed to be simple

  • Choose a walk and follow the pointer
  • See your live position on the route map
  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 250 Somerset walks
  • Free one-month trial
  • Available for iPhone and Android

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Expanded route map for Willett Hill Walk, a 1.25 mile circular walk in Somerset