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Kortin Area - Selmun Palace - Mgiebah Bay
Saturday, 3rd October, 2026 

 

Meeting Point:  We park in Triq il-Qortin, which is directly in front of Welbee’s Supermarket, Mellieha, about 500 metres down near the round orange mirror on the right.

Meeting Time: 2.15pm     Walk Starts: 2.30pm

Buses:   41, 42, 49 from Valletta, 101 from Cirkewwa, 221 from Bugibba, 222 from Sliema ferries, 250 from Mater Dei and X1 from Airport.  Stop on stage il-Mellieha, which is in front of Welbee’s Supermarket.  Use the pelican crossing, then only a 6 minute straight walk down Triq il-Qortin to the starting point.

Location: Google Maps click here  -  Co-ordinates: 35.959515, 14.373540

 

We take the rough path and continue towards Selmun Palace in the distance.  Once near the Palace, we turn left and continue straight on the road till we reach derelict traditional farm buildings with a sign “L-ERBA’ RZIEZET”.  We go down a narrow path that takes us to a sort of “crossroads”; turn right and head for the sea and Mgiebah Bay below.  We continue left and take the rough tracks nearer to the sea till we reach a sort of a WWII pillbox, and take a SHORT BREAK.

We continue all the way with the sea on our right, till reaching the building.  We pass this area and turn sharp left and soon to the right and up a steep cemented path.  We continue and zigzag up till we reach a cemented road, turn left and soon sharp right uphill.  We reach a pipe barrier; turn right and continue straight ahead and soon turn left into a track, which takes us past a WWII pillbox.  Continue on this path and shortly follow downhill to reach our cars again.

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Trekking shoes and walking sticks are a must. Walk has two up-hills.

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Marfa Ridge

Wednesday, 14th October, 2026 

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Meeting Point:  We park our cars in the car park opposite of bus stop RISERVA at Ghadira Bay, Mellieha, opposite of the new car park.

Meeting Time: 2.15pm     Walk Starts: 2.30pm

Buses:   41, 42, from Valletta, 101 from Cirkewwa, 221 from Bugibba, 222 from Sliema ferries, 250 from Mater Dei from Airport Direct 1.  Stop on stage RISERVA at Ghadira Bay, Mellieha.

Location: Google Maps click here  -  Co-ordinates: 35.974285, 14.348782

 

We start the walk on the old Armier road and go up the clay slope to the Red Tower where we have wonderful views of the northern peninsula, Comino and Gozo. The going gets a bit rough underfoot as we make our way down and around to Paradise Bay. Beyond the bay we go onto the garigue, walk round the headland and up a rough path to the top of Marfa Ridge. Rock-cut steps take us down the other side of the ridge passing some old beehives on our right. We continue down the slope and bear left onto a road that passes the summer chalets and back to our cars.

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Kennedy Grove & Qawra Area
Saturday, 24th October, 2026 

 

Meeting Point:  We meet inside The Salina Family Park, near the central water fountain in the green area.

Meeting Time: 2.15pm     Walk Starts: 2.30pm

Buses:   Bus Stops “close” to the starting point are GHASFUR or KENNEDY, 49 from Valletta and 212, 222, 225 from Sliema.  Also Bus Stop FUGASS (this is the closest) in front of Bella Vista Hotel, 45 from Valletta, 186 from Rabat, 212 from Sliema and 221 from Cirkewwa.

Location: Google Maps click here  -  Co-ordinates: 35.945396, 14.418427

 

We go around a good area of the park.  Then enjoy a long walk close to the sea shore at Qawra Area.    Duration: 2.15 hours.   Rating:  Mostly an Easy Walk.

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NOVEMBER  2026  WALKS

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Cottonera Bastions
Saturday, 7th November, 2026 

 

Meeting Point:  We park our cars in the public car park before the Senglea Gate, close to bus stop Bieb.

Meeting Time:  2.15pm     Walk Starts: 2.30pm

Buses:    1 from Valletta, 124 from Marsascala, 213 from Mater Dei Hospital.   Stop on stage BIEB.

Location: Google Maps click here - Co-ordinates: 35.883433, 14.519311

 

For almost the entirety of this walk we will be following the sea front around Senglea and Birgu, at the foot of the bastions.  After going through Senglea Gate, we climb some steps and proceed to the top of the bastions overlooking the Drydocks.  It was here, in Dock Number 3 just below us, that the Libyan tanker Um El Faroud blew up in 1995 killing 9 workers.  The view from up here is breathtaking with the Drydocks to our left and the Valletta bastions across the harbour.  After a while we descend to sea level and walk all the way round the Senglea peninsula with lovely views of the breakwater and Fort St Angelo.  We walk all the way into the creek, passing the Macina, Dock No. 1 and the American University of Malta.  On the other side of the bay, we pass the Freedom monument, the Maritime Museum and continue towards the bridge below Fort St Angelo.  We turn to the right and emerge on the other side of the Birgu peninsula where we continue along the sea front below the bastions.  When we reach the Kalkara main road, we head inland and make our way back to our cars.

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Bahar ic-Caghaq - Maghtab
Wednesday, 18th November, 2026 

 

Meeting Point:  We park our cars near Tony’s Gelateria Kiosk, at Bahar ic-Caghaq.

Meeting Time:  2.15pm     Walk Starts: 2.30pm

Buses:           13 from Valletta, and 222 - 225 from Sliema, X1 from Airport

Location: Google Maps click here - Co-ordinates: 35.939734, 14.456214 

 

After crossing the main road we walk to the small chapel of St John the Baptist where we turn right and walk with the Victoria Lines above us on the left. We continue on winding roads until we emerge onto the San Pawl-Tat-Targa to Salina road. Here we turn left uphill and left again onto the Victoria Lines. We now have superb views of the Maghtab landfill, the Earth Station and across the north part of the island to St Paul’s Bay and eventually overlooking Bahar Ic-Caghaq. We descend into the valley and climb the steep steps up to the garden at the top. We soon pass some caves on the right and retrace our steps back to the chapel and across the road to our cars.

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Marfa Ridge
Saturday, 28th November, 2026 

 

Meeting Point:  We park our cars in the car park opposite of bus stop RISERVA at Ghadira Bay, Mellieha, close to Mellieha Bay Hotel.

Meeting Time: 2.15pm     Walk Starts: 2.30pm

Buses:   41, 42, from Valletta, 101 from Cirkewwa, 221 from Bugibba, 222 from Sliema ferries, 250 from Mater Dei from Airport Direct 1.  Stop on stage RISERVA at Ghadira Bay, Mellieha.

Location: Google Maps click here  -  Co-ordinates: 35.974285, 14.348782

 

We start the walk on the old Armier road and go up the clay slope to the Red Tower where we have wonderful views of the northern peninsula, Comino and Gozo. The going gets a bit rough underfoot as we make our way down and around to Paradise Bay. Beyond the bay we go onto the garigue, walk round the headland and up a rough path to the top of Marfa Ridge. Rock-cut steps take us down the other side of the ridge passing some old beehives on our right. We continue down the slope and bear left onto a road that passes the summer chalets and back to our cars.

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DECEMBER  2026  WALKS

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Roman Baths
Saturday, 12th December, 2026 

 

Meeting Point:  The Roman Baths are situated on the Zebbiegh-GhajnTuffieha road, very close to the GhajnTuffieha end. Park either on the main road or go down the narrow road and park close to the Baths.

Meeting Time: 2.15pm     Walk Starts: 2.30pm

Buses:    44 from Valletta, 101 from Cirkewwa.  Stop on BANJIJIET, going down Ghajn Tuffieha road.

Location: Google Maps click here - Co-ordinates: 35.927156, 14.357665

 

For the first half of the walk, we proceed along paths and tracks that take us near the GhajnTuffieha car park where we have our break. For the second half we climb to the top of the headland where we follow a narrow path over the garigue to Lippija Tower with lovely views all the way.

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Qrendi - Siggiewi Area
Wednesday, 16th December, 2026 

 

Meeting Point:  We meet in the Qrendi Parish Church Square.

Meeting Time: 2.15pm     Walk Starts: 2.30pm

Buses:    72, 74 from Valletta, 117, 218 from Mater Dei.  Stop on stage QRENDI.

Location: Google Maps click here - Co-ordinates: 35.834231, 14.457801

 

Walk into the narrow Triq il-Parrocca. Pass a small chapel and Guarena Palace. Pass also San Niklaw Church and Tal-Providenza Divina Church. Proceed to Hal-Xluq and the statue of Santa Marija. Nearby we see the medieval Church of Hal-Xluq. Pass also Qrendi Reservoir. On our way back we pass the unique mediaeval octagonal Torri tal-Kaptan and Kullegg San Benedettu. Turn left and soon emerge into the Qrendi Church Square again.

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Bahar ic-Caghaq - Maghtab
Saturday, 26th December, 2026 

 

Meeting Point:  We park our cars near Tony’s Gelateria Kiosk, at Bahar ic-Caghaq.

Meeting Time:  2.15pm     Walk Starts: 2.30pm

Buses:           13 from Valletta, and 222 - 225 from Sliema, X1 from Airport 

Location: Google Maps click here - Co-ordinates: 35.939734, 14.456214

 

After crossing the main road we walk to the small chapel of St John the Baptist where we turn right and walk with the Victoria Lines above us on the left. We continue on winding roads until we emerge onto the San Pawl-Tat-Targa to Salina road. Here we turn left uphill and left again onto the Victoria Lines. We now have superb views of the Maghtab landfill, the Earth Station and across the north part of the island to St Paul’s Bay and eventually overlooking Bahar Ic-Caghaq. We descend into the valley and climb the steep steps up to the garden at the top. We soon pass some caves on the right and retrace our steps back to the chapel and across the road to our cars.

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​​Advice for Walkers

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This section provides advice for anyone taking part in a walk organised by the Malta Geographical Society.

Most walks involve using paths around and occasionally across fields; they can be uneven and muddy. In spring and summer you may have to cope with vegetation on and next to the paths.

Our walks are led by experienced walk leaders.

Here there is advice on clothing, what to bring on walks and good practice for group walks.

       All walkers

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• Note that walks start at the time given on the walk program. Anyone who wants to join the walk after it has started or who decides to leave before it has finished should make sure the leader knows.

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    Parking

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• The Society  encourages car sharing to get to walks – partly to reduce our carbon footprint and partly to ensure we all can park.

      Clothing/Footwear  

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• Anyone coming on a Society walk should be suitably clothed. A list of essential items includes:

• a pair of walking boots or shoes,also a spare pair of shoes in the car

• a waterproof jacket, outdoor trousers; a hat of some sort depending on the weather, something to eat and drink. Water is important to keep you hydrated.

• A walking pole is useful and a whistle for emergencies and for wet weather a pair of over trousers.

• Something to sit on to protect against the damp and the cold is important.

• Some may wish to bring a first aid-kit, a change of clothing and sun-glasses and sun cream. 
   

      Food and drink

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• Bring food and drink  for the refreshment breaks. 

 

      Accidents/incidents

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• Alert the walk leader immediately if you feel unwell or need medical attention.

In the event of an incident/accident occurring report it to the Secretary or Chairman as soon as possible after the walk.

•    Leaders do carry First Aid kits and have basic First Aid training.

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    On the walk

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     The walk coordinator is in charge and responsible for ensuring the safety of the group and follow all instructions when directed. Do not move ahead of the walk coordinator.

     It is important that we all play a part in keeping walkers in touch on a walk. If you need to go into the bushes please tell someone so that they can tell the leader. Please let someone know if you are stopping – for whatever reason. Be aware of the walkers behind you at path junctions and ensure they have seen you turn off onto a sometimes hidden path.

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     We ask all walkers to respect protected plants and vegetation and to leave no trace of food/fruit as it will take months to decompose. Take any rubbish that you have accumulated on the walk home with you.

    Particular care should be taken when walking along a road without a pavement. You are advised to walk single file and face the oncoming traffic unless blind bends make this dangerous. Please take care when crossing a road and when walking on quiet, narrow lanes and try to keep to one side, normally the right hand side.

    When using gates make sure that any gate is left as found, and not left open when it should be closed. When walking across a field and through crops keep as close as you can to any obvious route but sometimes the leader has to rely on a map to guide the way. Please walk in single file where the pathway is narrow and keep together and walk briskly when using the public footpaths which go through private gardens close to houses.

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    A farmer/land manager may have posted notices with instructions for walkers; look out for these. Similarly there may be notices from local councils saying that a path is obstructed for some reason and advising an alternative route.

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