The is the RAM programme of walks for the period January
- March 2013. Only the bare details are in this programme. The full details are available to RAM
members.
Wednesday
2nd January: Birzebbuga and Ghaxaq outskirts (Scenic/Agricultural/Historical/Geological)
Duration: Approximately
3 ½ hours
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Saturday
5th January: Fortifications around Birzebbugia and Marsaxlokk (Scenic/Cultural/Historical)
Duration:
Approximately 6 to 7 hours
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Sunday
13th January: Marsascala-Torri Mamo-Marsaxlokk (Scenic/Historical)
Duration
Approximately 4 hours
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Wednesday
16th January: Attard - Lija - Mosta - Victoria Lines - Mtarfa
(Scenic/
Historical/Geological)
Duration: Approximately
3 ½ hours
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Sunday 20th January: Floriana - Gardens and Bastions (Cultural,
Historical)
Duration: 2 ½ hours
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Saturday 26th January: Prehistoric Temples Mystery
Walk. (Scenic/Cultural/Historical)
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Wednesday
30th January: Dingli Cliffs-Fawwara-Inquisitor's Palace-Buskett (Scenic/
Historical/Geological)
Duration: Approximately
3 ½ hours
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Sunday
3rd February: Wied Hesri-Blat il-Qamar-Girgenti-Ta' Zuta-Buskett-Wied
Ta' L-Isqof-Haz-Zebbug (Scenic,
Agricultural)
Duration: Approx 3 ½ hours
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Sunday, 10th February -
Burmarrad/Bidnija/Mosta (Scenic)
Duration Approximately
3 ½ hours
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Wednesday
13th February: Mqabba - Hal Millieri - Zurrieq - Qrendi
(Scenic/
Historical/Geological)
Duration: Approximately
3 ½ hours
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Saturday
16th February: RAM Annual General Meeting
Please keep this morning free for our AGM. Exact
time and venue will be
announced later.
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Sunday
17th February: Gozo (Scenic)
Duration: Approximately 3 hours (not including the ferry crossing times)
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Saturday 23rd February: Birzebbuga Mystery Walk (Scenic,
Historical)
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
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Wednesday
27th February: Kuncizzjoni - Victoria Lines - Bahrija - Mtahleb
(Scenic/
Historical/Geological)
Duration: Approximately
3 ½ hours
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Gozo weekend: Friday 1st
to Sunday 3rd March 2013.
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Sunday 10th March: Manikata Heritage Trail (Agricultural,
Historical, Scenic)
Duration Approx
3 ½ hours
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Wednesday
13th March: Birzebbuga - Ghaxaq - Marsaxlokk - Delimara
(Scenic/
Historical/Geological)
Duration: Approximately
3 ½ hours
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Sunday 17th March: Maghtab Mystery Walk (Historical,
Scenic)
Duration: Approximately 5
hours
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Sunday 24th March: Western cliffs (Scenic)
Duration Approx 3 ½ hours
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Sunday
31st March: Marfa Ridge Circuit (Scenic)
Duration:
Approximately
4 ½ to 5 hours
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Green Country Code – for a more respectful approach to our countryside
Adapted from Malta, Gozo &
Comino: Off the Beaten Track - a Nature Trust publication 2002
- Refrain from collecting or causing harm to any
specimens of flora, fauna, geological items such as fossils and
stalactites or archaeological artefacts.
- Respect natural habitats, sensitive sites and the
local inhabitants. Tread lightly and avoid disturbance.
- Avoid causing noise and light pollution
(especially in caves or at night)
- Do not dispose of any waste in the countryside or
sea
- Do not light fires in vulnerable locations such as
caves, beneath trees, on dry grass or garigue areas
- Keep to paths where possible – avoid trespassing
on defined private property and cultivated fields.
- Avoid trampling
- Be informed beforehand of the protection status
of any sites you will be passing through – some activities may be
restricted in such areas or at least they may require extra attention upon
visiting
- Report any grass fires or emergencies on 112
- Enjoy the countryside!
Important
telephone numbers:
· Emergencies, Fire, Police: 112
· Police: 2122 4001
· Administrative Law Enforcement MALTA: 2122 4001 or 21235761
· Administrative Law Enforcement GOZO: 21562040
Report
environmental issues to MEPA on
their 24-hour emergency tel no: 2069
9595.
As per the
MEPA advert, this should be used for all emergency reports related to
pollution, littering, nature protection, illegal development, construction site
management.
> If you encounter injured wildlife contact immediately International
Animal Rescue Malta (Mr Max
Farrugia mobile: 9947 1212)
> If you encounter marine wildlife (injured/stranded/dead) contact Nature
Trust’s Marine Rescue Team on 9942 2085/6.
> Report sightings of marine mammals, reptiles and sharks to Nature
Trust on 9942 2085/6 or mlcg@waldonet.net.mt
> Be extremely cautious when handling injured animals!
> For weekend emergencies i.c.w. injured pet animals such as cats and
dogs contact the Vet Emergency Service on 50043888
Report archaeological findings to: Anthony Pace,
Superintendent of Cultural Heritage, 138, Melita Street, Valletta. VLT 08. Tel.
+356 21 230711; +356 21 251874; Fax. +356 21 251140 E-mail anthony.pace@gov.mt
The Natural
History Museum at Mdina may be interested in knowing about any dead wildlife
you encounter.
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