HIKE BARBADOS

St. Andrew (Scotland District) 10-MILE Endurance Hike

This is our endurance hike and is suggested for those:

1. who have considerable experience hiking in tropical heat
2. want the best workout Barbados can offer while climbing steep hills
3. have an interest in Geology and rock strata

you can click on the small images below to see larger versions of the photos

The hike starts at Barclays Park on the East Coast Road and passing through Benab we climb Chalky Mount

The hike then passes through the small village of "The Potteries of Chalky Mount" perched on top of the mountain

Barbados Chalky Mount [Dsc00801] Barbados Chalky Mount [Dsc00800]

we then descend into the valley below.... and after crossing Bruce Vale River... we reach Haggatts Agricultural Station

Hike Barbados - Crossing Over [Dsc00725]

from there we climb the ridge passing through Mount All and White Hill

We descend through the bush to Boarded Hall and climb Spa Hill (Melvin Hill)

Barbados Spa Hill [Dsc00802] Living in the Jungle of Barbados[Dsc00702] Barbados shanty [Dsc00803] Barbados Spa Hill [Dsc00805] Living in the Jungle of Barbados [Dsc00708]

we then descend by way of Parks Road and climb over Bissex Hill.... and finally descending through the village of Cambridge we reach Barclays Park on the East Coast Road

Barbados Parks Road [Dsc00807] Hike Barbados [Dsc00717] Barbados grass fire [Dsc00812]

Distance: 10 miles

Time: 4 to 5 hours of hiking + 1 hour transportation + plus hour for photos/ rest stops/ water breaks = 6 to 7 hours total time

Pricing: HERE

Contact Information:

Email to: hikebarbados@yahoo.com

Stephen Mendes                        Tel: (246) 230-4818
Doverdale, Nelson Road                     (246) 228-3331
Navy Garderns, Christ Church
BARBADOS

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