Walking on Malta

A guidebook to 33 day walks throughout the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. Exploring the beautiful Mediterranean scenery, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 3 to 22km (2–14 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours. Routes vary from easy strolls and heritage trails to a challenging walk exploring the Victoria Lines, a fortified ridge running the length of Malta. - 1:25,000 maps included for each walk - GPX files available to download - Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport - Easy access from Valetta, Rabat and Victoria

Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with over 70 guidebooks to his name, and contributions to 30 other publications. He has written for a variety of outdoor magazines, as well as many booklets and brochures for tourism organisations. Paddy lives near the Lake District and has walked in every county in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; writing about walks in every one of them. He enjoys simple day walks, challenging long-distance walks, and is a dedicated island-hopper. He has led guided walks and walked extensively in Europe, as well as in Nepal, Tibet, Korea, Africa and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the United States.

Introduction Location and Population Geology and Landscape Discovery and History Weather Language Religion Maltese Wildlife Protected Areas Getting to the Maltese Islands Getting around the Maltese Islands Money Accommodation Maps of the Maltese Islands Countryside Access The Plan of this Guide Emergency Assistance MALTA Walk 1: Valletta Heritage Trail Walk 2: Rinella to Marsaskala Walk 3: Marsaskala to Birzebbuga Walk 4: Birzebbuga to Gudja Walk 5: Zurrieq to Siggiewi Walk 6: Siggiewi to Dingli Walk 7: Dingli to Mgarr Walk 8: Ghajn Tuffieha Circuit Walk 9: Mgarr to Ghadira Walk 10: Marfa Ridge Circuit Walk 11: Mellieha Bay to Xemxija Walk 12: Selmun Circuit Walk 13: Xemxija Heritage Trail Walk 14: Bajda Ridge Circuit Walk 15: The Wardija Ridge Walk 16: Falka Gap to Salina Walk 17: Bahar ic-Caghaq to St George's Bay Walk 18: The Victoria Lines Walk 19: Rabat to Mosta Walk 20: Rabat and Dingli Walk 21: Siggiewi and Buskett Walk 22: Siggiewi to Qormi Walk 23: The Wignacourt Aqueduct Walk 24: Mdina and Rabat Heritage Trail GOZO Walk 25: Victoria Heritage Trail Walk 26: Mgarr to Sannat Walk 27: Sannat to San Lawrenz Walk 28: San Lawrenz to Marsalforn Walk 29: Marsalforn to Nadur Walk 30: Xaghra to Qala Walk 31: Qala to Mgarr Walk 32: Gharb to Marsalforn COMINO Walk 33: Circuit of Comino Appendices Appendix 1: Brief History of Malta Appendix 2: Topographical Glossary Appendix 3: Contact Details