Sunday, 17 May 2009

Mellieha Mystery Walk 17 May

For today’s walk, about 60 members waited impatiently at the starting point. After a brief introduction by Alex, we started discovering the lesser-known valleys of Mellieha. First, we headed uphill on the ridge of Wied ta’ Gnien Ingraw and subsequently reached il-Wied ta’ San Niklaw where there are a number of troglodyte dwellings and caves. After crossing the Mellieha bypass, we passed by il-Wied ta’ Randa, il-Wied tal-Hanzira and il-Wied tar-Rdum till we reached ir-Rdum tad-Delli. We returned to our starting point through il-Biskra.

Walk Leader: Simon

Duration: 3 ½ hours including breaks (0830-1200)

Distance: 10 km


Photos courtesy of Mary Attard



Il-Halqun


Troglodyte dwellings – San Niklaw


il-Wied ta’ San Niklaw


More troglodyte dwellings


On the ridge of San Niklaw valley


Ir-Razzett tax-Xjaten


Passing by il-Wied tal-Hanzira


A typical ‘Maltese Girna’


Near Wied tar-Rdum


Heading towards il-Biskra


Beautiful garigue at il-Biskra



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