Barbados in a Nutshell - 2022 - EBook

93 Hiking Hike Barbados Hiking is very popular in Barbados and the island is covered in trails. The area around Chalky Mount and Cambridge villages overlooking the east coast has wonderful scenic routes and an interesting community. There are a few rum shops to buy refreshments and a pottery continuing the heritage of the area. The east coast from Martin’s Bay to Bathsheba is an easy coastal path to find and follow. Finishing at the Round House in Bathsheba is ideal, with a great view, delicious food and they will call a taxi to take you back to your car if necessary. Other superb coastal routes abound from locations like the Animal Flower Cave in St. Lucy and East Point and Skeetes Bay in St. Philip. Naniki Tel: (246) 433-1300 offer a Sunday morning hike with yoga and breakfast. Bath Beach House (246) 243-6902 offer hikes along the east coast with a buffet lunch and options to kayak. Catch 22 (246) 622-1825 in St. Lucy sometimes arranges guided hikes on the dramatic north coast. The Barbados Hiking Association came about as a result of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and the Barbados National Trust. Hikes are held on Sunday at 6am with 4 different levels or 3:30pm with one level. Once a month the afternoon hike is 5:30pm to take advantage of the full moon. There is also a hike for beginners on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm when you are asked to bring a torch light. The BHA President is Sandra Nurse but Rafael Gibson, a founding member and respected hike leader, can be reached to supply information on planned hikes. Better known as Raffie, he also offers private hikes. Call or WhatsApp (246) 253-4817. You can also check out their Facebook page, Barbados Hiking Association. Any questions posted there will be answered. Mount Hillaby, St. Thomas Andrew Hulsmeier