Author Archives: Lawrence

Borġ in-Nadur, Wied Żembaq and Wied Qoton

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Lawrence

This Harrison Lewis walk was led by Barbara. Although we started by the sea at St George’s bay, Birżebbuġa this was a country walk exploring the quiet valleys of Wied Żembaq (“Jasmine Valley”) and Wied Qoton (“Cotton Valley”. Our first … Continue reading →

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Malta Circumnavigation Day 9: Ġnejna Bay to Ras il-Qammieħ

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Lawrence

This was a remarkable leg of the circumnavigation, for several reasons. It was the longest of the walks so far, approximately 5 hours and 19km in length and contained by far the most strenuous section I have completed. More photographs … Continue reading →

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Valetta: Around the Laparelli Bastions

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Lawrence

This was a Harrison Lewis group walk led by Andy and Jenny. We circumnavigated Valletta, for most of the way keeping close to the original city bastions. In addition to a great deal of money, Pope Pius V sent to … Continue reading →

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Malta Circumnavigation Day 8: Baħrija to Ġnejna Bay

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Lawrence

I was accompanied on today’s walk by our friend Lizzie, visiting from the UK. A couple of days ago  (Tuesday) we repeated the previous stage (Dingli Cliffs to Baħrija) so that Lizzie could continue from where she had left off … Continue reading →

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Għar Lapsi Circuit

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Lawrence

This was a Harrison Lewis group walk which was led by Dianne and myself. We had agonised somewhat over the route, which was quite challenging We almost called it off the day before because rain was forecast and we were … Continue reading →

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Xemxija Hill and Mistra Bay

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Lawrence

This Harrison Lewis walk was led by Anne. The route was from Xemxija, at the innermost point of St Paul’s Bay, up onto the hill behind the village, where we encountered a range of interesting features: 3 Punic/Roman apiaries Arguably … Continue reading →

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Red Tower & Paradise Bay

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Lawrence

This was another excellent Harrison Lewis walk led by James. We met at the St Agatha’s Tower, more commonly referred to as the Red Tower. This tower is more like a mini-fort, built in the style of the Wignacourt Towers, … Continue reading →

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Project: The Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Lawrence

Now that we are living in Worcester, I thought it would be a good idea to walk the length of the Worcester & Birmingham canal. My inspiration has come partly from the book Walking the Canals of the Midlands by … Continue reading →

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My Waterproof Jacket

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Lawrence

Recently I have had to mourn the unexpected loss of an old friend – my Berghaus Pac-Lite waterproof jacket. I last saw it (that I can remember) in the car on the way home from finishing the Wessex Ridgeway in … Continue reading →

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New Project: the Severn Way

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Lawrence

This is my next long distance walk, 207 miles from the source of the River Severn to the sea of the Bristol Channel. Under Construction: To be continued…

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