Category Archives: Long Distance Walks

Long distance footpaths in the British Isles.

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

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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Malta Circumnavigation Day 8: Baħrija to Ġnejna Bay

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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Malta Circumnavigation Day 7: Dingli Cliffs to Baħrija

Having been “stuck at Dingli Cliffs” since September it was a relief to be on the move again. It seems incredible that such a long period of time has passed since the previous leg of this journey. The intervening time … Continue reading

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Malta Circumnavigation Day 6: Għar Lapsi to Dingli Cliffs

It was a long but fairly gentle climb from Għar Lapsi to the Il-Fawwara (“Spring”) road. We could have stayed on the road all the way but elected to skirt the quarry above  Ix-Xaqqa (“The Cut”) cove and use the … Continue reading

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Malta Circumnavigation Day 5: Blue Grotto to Għar Lapsi

This was the first leg of the journey on which I had a companion. Our old friend Lizzie was visiting from the UK and it was a welcome change to have some company on the walk. I spent quite a … Continue reading

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Malta Circumnavigation Day 4: Freeport to Blue Grotto

This was a walk I had not been looking forward to. I knew that the last stretch to the Blue Grotto would be excellent but that the way was barred by the industrial complex at Hal-Far. In addition to the … Continue reading

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Malta Circumnavigation Day 3: Marsaxlokk to the Freeport

This was a short walk of less than two hours mainly with a view to getting me to a good position to start my journey along the Southern and Western coastline of the Island. Despite the mainly urban environment, there … Continue reading

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Malta Circumnavigation Day 2: Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk

I did this walk in mid-June when it’s beginning to get a bit too hot for walking. I was on my way by 7:00am but was overheating by the time I arrived at my destination about four hours later. I … Continue reading

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Malta Circumnavigation Day 1: Fort Ricasoli to Marsascala

This was the first leg of the 2011 project which is to circumnavigate Malta on foot, in a clockwise direction, keeping as close to the coast as possible. Paddy Dillon, in his book “Walking in Malta” recommends skipping this section … Continue reading

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W&B Day 5: Bourneville to Gas Street Basin

Gas Street Basin in the heart of Birmingham. The end of the walk. (see photo journey). The final stage of my walk from Worcester to Birmingham was between Bourneville and Gas Street, in Birmingham city centre. This was the first … Continue reading

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