RAM presents the programme of walks for the period April – June 2012. This time we also have some planned walks continuing into July and up to 1st August. All walks are circular walks unless otherwise noted. All walks are open (non-restricted) walks unless otherwise noted. Some walks might present problems to anyone who is not used to walking over unpaved ground. Good walking shoes and suitable clothing for the weather are recommended. It is always a good idea to bring some drinking water along, especially on the longer walks. RAM endeavours to adhere to the published walks programme but reserves the right to make changes without prior notice as the need arises.
Walks are organized for the benefit of RAM members. Guests are welcome but a donation of €5 per person will be requested.
RAM takes great care in picking the trails but one’s safety is ultimately one’s responsibility. One can choose to stop walking at any stage as one deems it fit to suit one’s abilities. RAM declines all responsibility for any personal injury or loss of belongings.
Walks will be cancelled in case of very bad weather. If in doubt please consult the blog (http://ramblersassociation.blogspot.com/) or phone 99497080.
RAM Grading Standards. Please note the grading for each walk. We do not publish the grading because it looks nice, but as an indication (read warning) of the difficulty of the walk.
Very Hard - only for hardy ramblers loving difficult challenges, ready to take a beating.
Hard - for the fit rambler in good physical shape to take on steep inclines and long stretches.
Moderate – for the average rambler who can take on up to four hour stretches of walking on uneven surfaces.
Easy – for the occasional rambler who prefers leisurely strides at a slower pace.
Note: Booking a place on a restricted walk is not the same as buying a ticket to a concert. I.e., if a member is accepted on the walk, then the member cannot decide to transfer his/her place to another person. If a member cannot make it to a walk that he/she has booked, he/she should inform the organisers at once as there might be others on the waiting-list waiting to come along.
Please note the walk descriptions below are just the bare details. Full details are sent to RAM members.
Sunday 15th April: Selmun, Mistra, Il-Mizieb (Scenic)
Duration: 3 to 3½ hrs
Rating: Moderate to Hard
Meeting Place: TBA (To be Advised)
Time: TBA
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Saturday 21st April : Siggiewi to Delimara (Scenic, Historical, Cultural)
NOT CIRCULAR)
Duration: All day
Rating: Hard
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Sunday 29th April: Discovering valleys near Mosta and Hal Gharghur (Scenic, Historical, Cultural) NOT CIRCULAR)
Duration: 4 hours
Rating: Hard (rough terrain and see note on heights)
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Saturday 5th May: Majjistral Park Clean-up.
Duration: About 3 hrs
Rating: N/A
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Saturday 12th May: San Girgor’s Way (Scenic, Historical, Cultural)
NOT CIRCULAR)
Duration: 6-7 hours
Rating: Hard
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Sunday 20th May: Rabat/Chadwick Lakes/Mtahleb/Bahrija (Scenic)
Duration: Approx 4 hours
Rating: Moderate with rough ground and steep inclines
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Wednesday 23rd May: Rabat - Sta Katerina – Mtahleb - Wied Liemu - Tat-Targa – Nigret - Rabat (Scenic, Historical, Geological, Agricultural)
Duration: About 3 ½ hrs
Rating: Moderate, with some inclines on rough ground, and
slippery on wet rocks and clay.
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Sunday 27th May: Majjistral Park Sunset Walk (Scenic, Cultural)
Duration: About 3 hrs
Rating: Easy to moderate
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Sunday 3rd June: Rabat Cultural Walk (Scenic, Historical, Cultural)
Restricted
Duration: 4 hours
Rating: Easy
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Wednesday 6th June: Mosta - Naxxar (San Pawl tat-Targa and Birguma) - Hal Gharghur (Wied Anglu) - Victoria Lines - Hal Gharghur and Naxxar Centres - Mosta (Scenic, Historical, Geological)
Duration: About 3 hrs
Rating: Moderate, with some inclines. Slippery on wet rocks and clay.
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Sunday 10th June: Sliema-St. Julians-San Gwann (Coastal/Urban)
Duration: 4 hours (approx)
Rating: Easy
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Sunday 17th June: The Three Palaces (Scenic, Historical, Cultural)
Duration: 4 hours (approx)
Rating: Easy
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Wednesday 20th June: Kuncizzjoni - Victoria Lines - Fomm ir-Rih – Pellegrin – Gnejna - Kunzizzjoni (Scenic, Historical, Geological)
Duration: About 3½ hrs
Rating: Moderate, with some steep inclines and rough ground.
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Sunday 24th June: Mgarr- Bingemma Valley-Bingemma Gap-Mgarr (Scenic, Historical, Geological)
Duration: About 3 hours
Rating: Hard with some inclines and rough rocky stretches.
Meeting place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Wednesday 4th July: Luqa - Sta Lucja – Ghaxaq - Zejtun outskirts – Gudja - Luqa (Scenic, Historical, Agricultural)
Duration: About 3½ hrs
Rating: Moderate, with some inclines.
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Wednesday 18th July: Attard – Wied is-Sewda - Qormi outskirts - Zebbug - Rabat outskirts – Ta’ Qali - Attard (Scenic, Historical, Geological)
Duration: About 3½ hrs
Rating: Moderate, with some inclines on rough ground.
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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Wednesday 1st August: Rabat– Mtarfa – Chadwick Lakes - Bingemma Gap – Victoria Lines – Nadur Tower – Ghemieri – Fiddien – Rabat (Scenic, Historical, Geological)
Duration: About 3½ hrs
Rating: Moderate, with some inclines on rough ground.
Meeting Place: TBA
Time: TBA
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