The association organises about 50 walks every year, and has several expert walk leaders to help you enjoy the best routes we have found while trekking ourselves.

Walks are organised for the benefit of RAM members. Guests are welcome to try any walk and are invited to join the association if they find the going good and wish to come again.

How difficult are the walks?

Ramblers often leave the paved roads to roam the countryside and this may not be suitable for everybody. Therefore all walks are graded by duration and by difficulty, to help members decide whether a walks is suitable for them or not.

Easy	For the occasional rambler who prefers to walk along easy terrain routes along country lanes without much rough ground or too steep inclines.
Moderate	For the average rambler who can take 3-4 hour stretches of walking on uneven surfaces.
Hard	For the fit rambler in good physical shape and able to negotiate steep inclines and long stretches.
Very Hard	Only for hardy ramblers loving difficult challenges, and who are ready to take a beating.

What guidelines should I keep in mind when coming for a walk?

The association recommends that you follow this set of (non-exhaustive) guidelines for an enjoyable walk, and also to prevent any loss or injury while walking in the outdoors.

Wearing clothing attire and footwear which is suitable for walking activities;
Keeping all your belongings in a safe place during the walk;
Bringing basic first aid material with you to the walk;
Bringing sufficient drinking water with you to the walk;
Undertaking a medical check-up on a regular basis to ensure that your health condition is adequate for walking activities;
Paying attention to the difficulty level of each walk, and only attending walks the difficulty level of which is compatible with your experience and physical condition;
Sticking to the trail suggested by walk leaders during the walk;
Stopping from walking if at any point the walk feels too difficult.

Disclaimer: By attending any of the walks you expressly acknowledge that this shall be at your own risk and that you shall be responsible for any loss, damage or injury which you may incur during the walk. The association expressly disclaims liability in any manner or under any circumstances whatsoever, for any loss or damage, bodily injury or death, which may be incurred during a walk.

Green Country Code

Walking in the countryside needs to take place in a respectful way to the environment and other countryside users.

The association demands that you follow its Green Country Code when you participate in its walks.

Walk along pathways as far as possible.
Do not trespass, cause damage or trample on cultivated areas.
Respect other countryside users and do not cause undue disturbance to others.
Refrain from collecting or causing harm to any specimens of flora and fauna.
Do not litter the countryside.
Do not dispose of any waste near the sea.
Avoid causing noise and light pollution (especially in caves or at night).
Do not light fires in vulnerable locations (such as caves, under trees, on dry grass or garigue).
Know the protection status of any sites we will pass through. Some activities may be restricted in such areas or they may require extra attention.
Report any grass fires or emergencies on 112.

March

Sunday 1st – Għajn Tuffieħa to Ras il-Pellegrin

We will be going on a circular walk starting from Għajn Tuffieħa. We shall walk to Ġnejna, Ras il-Pellegrin and on to Kunċizzjoni, returning from the Tas-Santi area.

Meeting point: Riviera Martinque car park (NOT Golden Sands)

Starting time: 9:00

Rating: Moderate to Hard

Duration: 3.5 hours – 4 hours

Sunday 8th – Tal-Virtu/Rabat

We walk through tal-Isqof valley and head towards Siġġiewi, Dingli and Buskett, before returning to Tal-Virtu.

Meeting point: Near Archbishop’s Seminary, tal Virtu, Rabat

Starting time: 9:00

Rating: Moderate

Duration: Approximately 3 hours

Sunday 15th – Xemxija and vicinities

From the starting point we walk to Miżieb and then to the Roman Baths. We then follow the heritage trail and return to our starting point.

Meeting point: Xemxija Bay near Kiosk

Starting time: 9:00

Rating: Easy to moderate with one small incline

Duration: 2.5 hours

Sunday 22nd – Rabat, Lunzjata and valleys

We will walk in the green area of Lunzjata & Santa Katarina in Rabat & Dingli. Along the route we will pass by the Liemu & Ħazrun valleys.

Meeting point: Near the Water Conservation Center in Rabat

Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Sjp7uY5BUMxaFT48

Starting time: 9:00

Rating: Moderate with 2 uphills

Duration: 2.5 hours