1. who have some experience hiking before
2. can move a little faster than the "average" hiker
3. do not want to stop (for photos or rest breaks)
3. just want to see more and dont mind paying a little extra to do so

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

The hike starts from the Bathsheba Community Centre in Bathsheba, St. Joseph and proceeds along the rugged East Coast through Tent Bay

The hike continues on along the coast through Martins Bay (8-mile distance option)

The hike turns inland at Congor Rocks and heads into Newcastle.... we pass a spring (clorination station) and head into the jungle (8-mile distance option)

The hike proceeds through the jungle where you see the giant macaw palm, sandbox and almond trees

We ascend Hackleton's Cliff by way of the Monkey-Jump Crevice and we pause for a rest break and photo stop at the Cliff Top

we then proceed through rural village and farmlands to the Vault, where we take in the view and have another rest break

we then descend through the jungle where you can see the dwellings of the bushmen .... and back to the Bathsheba Community Centre from where we started

Distance: 8 miles

Time: 4 hours of hiking + 1 hour transportation + plus half hour for photos/ rest stops/ water breaks = 5.5 to 6 hours total time

Pricing: HERE

SPECIAL NOTE: you can make the decision whether you wish 6 or 8 miles WHILE ON THE HIKE..... you DO NOT have to decide before the hike.

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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