Walks Programme: Oct to Dec 2010

Walks Programme: Oct to Dec 2010

RAM presents the programme of walks for the period October– December 2010. All walks are circular 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 contribution 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:

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.

Sunday 3rd October (scenic, historical) - Attard, Hemsija & Rabat

This will be a mainly scenic walk where we will visit some lesser-known valleys, chapels & other historical features.

Duration: about 4 hrs

Rating: Moderate with one steep incline

Meeting Place: Petrol Station near Mount Carmel Hospital, Attard.

Time: 0830

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Saturday 9^th October (scenic, historical)

This will be a mainly scenic walk where we will visit the lovely countryside around the Siggiewi area,

Duration: about 3 ½ hrs

Rating: Moderate

Meeting Place: Limestone Heritage on the Siggiewi bypass.

Time: 0900

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Sunday 17th Oct Bahar ic Caghaq-Madliena-Pembroke (Scenic)
From our starting point we head uphill going through Wied il Faham towards Madliena village where we then join Wied id Dies then cross the road to Pembroke going through White Rocks and join the coastline back to Bahar ic- Caghaq.
Duration: 3 1/2 Hours
Rating: Rough to Moderate
Meeting Place: Bahar ic Caghaq Bay
Time: 0900

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Sunday 24^th October Manikata Heritage Trail (Scenic, historical)

Another walk arranged by member Godwin Darmanin. This walk is organized by the Manikata Farmers’ Coop, and we will be guided by a leader (English-speaking for the benefit of foreign participants) who will be able to explain and answer questions on the features encountered during the walk.

Features to be seen include a small animal and poultry farm, Ir-Razzett tal-Qasam (a medieval jewel), a 1935 pillbox with its ground level compartments, crop fields, the garigue, Roman tombs (one of which can be entered into by using some small steps), etc.

At the end of the walk, we will gather in a purposely built eating area under the trees overlooking Wied il-Pwales. There is a large concrete L-shaped table and shallow walls which can accommodate a fairly large group.

There is a fee of 6 euros, payable on site, that includes the trail tour, a snack of Maltese bread with locally produced garlic, onions, tomato, etc, 1 glass of wine or water, galletti with jam spread and some fruit.

Duration: 3 1/2 to 4 Hours
Rating: Easy to Moderate
Meeting Place: Ghajn Tuffieha near Apple’s Eye Restaurant
Time: 0915

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Saturday 30^th October 2010 (scenic, historical)

Rabat to Santa Katerina, Wied Liemu (area of L-Ghar ta’ L-Iburdan), il-Lunzjata and back to Rabat.

This walk is organized for Inspire (the Eden and Razzett Foundation).

Duration: About 2 hrs

Rating: Easy with one short steep incline

Meeting Place: Domus Romana (the Roman Villa)

Time: 0915

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Wednesday 3^rd November 2010 (scenic, historical, geological)

Birżebbuġa, coastline, St Lucian’s Tower, Marsaxlokk (outskirts), on country lanes and paths via Għaxaq back to Birżebbuġa.

Duration: about 3 ½ hrs

Rating: Moderate with inclines

Meeting Place: Birżebbuġa Bus Terminal

Time: 1400

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Sunday 7^th November (Scenic, Historical) The Burmarrad Plain.

Duration: about 4 ½ hrs

Rating: Moderate with inclines

Meeting Place: St.Margaret Chapel, Ghajn Rihana (on the Mosta -

Burmarrad Road)

Time: 0830

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Wednesday 17^th November 2010 (scenic, agricultural, historical, geological)

Rabat, Nigret, Tat-Tarġa, on country lanes and paths to Tal Pitkal, Dingli Cliffs and outskirts of Dingli. From there via Sta Katerina back to Rabat.

Duration: about 3 ½ hrs

Rating: Moderate with inclines

Meeting Place: Domus Romana (Roman Villa), Rabat

Time: 1400

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Sunday 21st November The Four Valleys (Scenic)

From Wied il-Kbir we head to Wied Qirda then join Wied Hesri eventually joining Wied is Sewda then back to our meeting place.

Duration: 4hrs

Rating: Rough to Moderate

Meeting Place: Qormi near Lowenbrau Factory

Time: 0900

Wednesday 1^st December 2010 (scenic, historical, geological)

Attard, National Park Ta’ Qali, Ta’ Qali Craft Centre, outskirts of Rabat, San Blas, outskirts of Żebbuġ (De Rohan Arch). From there on country lanes and paths via the outskirts of Qormi (Tal Ħlas Chapel) through Wied is-Sewda back to Attard.

Duration: about 3 ½ hrs

Rating: Moderate with inclines

Meeting Place: Attard, in front of the Santa Marija Parish Church (near Punic

tomb found on April 2010)

Time: 1400

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Sunday 12^th December 2010 Siggiewi Chapels (Cultural)

During this walk we try and visit as many chapels as possible in and around the village of Siggiewi.

Duration: 3hrs

Rating: Easy

Meeting Place: Siggiewi Square

Time: 0900

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Wednesday 15^th December 2010 (scenic, historical, geological)

Mqabba, through the fields on a country lane to the outskirts of Zurrieq (Ġnien tal-Ġibjun). Wonderful views: Filfla, Ħagar Qim. On other small country lanes and paths to Qrendi. (Parish Church of Sta Marija). From there back to Mqabba.

Duration: about 3 ½ hrs

Rating: Moderate with inclines

Meeting Place: Parish Church, Mqabba

Time: 1400

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Wednesday 29^th December 2010 (Historical, geological, agricultural)

Luqa, through the fields on a small path to Santa Lucia. Santa Lucia : Chinese Garden. Għaxaq outskirts (Saint Lucy’s Church), Gudja (Parish Church of Santa Marija), Gudja outskirts (Chapel of Bir Miftuh). Then on a country lane back to Luqa.

Duration: 2 ½ hrs

Rating: Moderate with inclines

Meeting Place: Saint Andrew’s Parish Church, Luqa

Time: 1400

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