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August 2013 Hikes
AUGUST 4th CARRINGTON’S
FACTORY YARD, St. Philip @ 6am
or 3:30pm.
FIND IT Travel just over a mile
west of Six Cross Roads on
Highway 5.
AUGUST 11th HAYMAN’S OLD
SUGAR FACTORY, St Peter @ 6am
or 3:30pm.
FIND IT Travel Highway 2A turn off where sign-posted to
Haymans & Speightstown.
Go Take a
Hike
AUGUST 18th Moonlight Hike
DRAX HALL PLANTATION, St
George @ 5:30pm.
FIND IT Travel Highway 4 - dont
take road to Drax Hall Village but next right to the Plantation.
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Hiking & Nature Treks
Miles of powdery white sand beaches, dramatic cliff tops and tropical
rainforest trails provide a variety of interesting walks for those in search of a
leisurely stroll or a more energetic hike.
Hiking is very popular on the island with regularly scheduled morning and
afternoon hikes. Trek over hills and dales, through sweet cane fields and
forests and enjoy the island’s un-spoilt beauty through little traveled trails.
Tours are offered by several groups on island including Hike Barbados,
Barbados Eco Tours and The Barbados National Trust, which organizes free
Sunday hikes.
National Trust Walks
Beginners: The “Stop ‘n’ Stare” group
walks 5-6 miles. AM & PM Walks
Intermediate: The “Here ‘n’ There”
group walks 8-10 miles. AM Walks
Only
Advanced: The “Grin ‘n’ Bear” group
walks 12-14 miles. AM Walks Only
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Most hikes last approximately 3 hours
and all PM walks require a flashlight/
torch.
Don’t forget the necessities sturdy
shoes, comfortable clothing, water
and a camera.
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AUGUST 21st Special Moonlight
Hike: SIR GARFIELD SOBERS
COMPLEX, GYMNASIUM, Wildey,
St Michael @ 6pm.
AUGUST 25th BATH BEACH, St
John @ 6am or 3:30pm.
FIND IT Turn left at bottom
of Coach Hill - first right at old
factory.
september 2013 Hikes
SEPTEMBER 1st INDIAN GROUND
SPORTS FIELD, St Andrew @ 6am
or 3:30pm.
FIND IT Travel Highway 2A until
right turn towards The Rock bear left to Sailor Gully - at top
of road turn right - Indian Ground
playing field is east of road.
SEPTEMBER 8th BARCLAYS PARK,
St Andrew @ 6am or 3:30pm.