Ramblers gathering momentum

The Ramblers Association has embarked on its first year's walks programme aimed at opening up unknown areas of the countryside.

 Some of the areas visited include the prehistoric site at Il-Misqa, Wied Qirda, Il-Qattara and the medieval hamlet of Is-Simblija, the Bronze Age site at Il-Qlejgha tal-Bahrija, Rdum Majjesa, Qammieh, Wied Qannotta and the cliffs at Miger Ilma.

A three-day walking event in Gozo was oversubscribed. All walks are featured at thewebsite: www.ramblersmalta.jointcomms.com

"Quite a few of the places visited are dotted with illegal no entry signs that seek to inhibit the bona fide rambler from access. The association crossed the Rubicon more than once, and will continue to defend the sacred birthright of access.

"The association has taken it upon itself to combat and report illegalities in the countryside wherever these are encountered.

"It cooperates with other NGOs in issues of national importance concerning the natural and cultural heritage," Alex Vella, the association's honorary secretary. said.