Walking on Malta
33 walks on the Mediterranean islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino
3rd Edition
Published on 6. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-85284-822-4 (ISBN)
Description
A guidebook to 33 day walks throughout the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. Exploring the beautiful Mediterranean scenery, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
Walks range from 3 to 22km (2-14 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. Routes vary from easy strolls and heritage trails to a challenging walk exploring the Victoria Lines, a fortified ridge running the length of Malta.
- 1:25,000 maps included for each walk
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport
- Easy access from Valetta, Rabat and Victoria
More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Kendal
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
73 colour photos and 48 maps
Dimensions
Height: 170 mm
Width: 115 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
266 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85284-822-4 (9781852848224)
Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
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03/2016
3rd Edition
Cicerone Press
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Previous edition
Book
11/2012
2nd Edition
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€37.36
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Person
Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with over 70 guidebooks to his name, and contributions to 30 other publications. He has written for a variety of outdoor magazines, as well as many booklets and brochures for tourism organisations. Paddy lives near the Lake District and has walked in every county in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; writing about walks in every one of them. He enjoys simple day walks, challenging long-distance walks, and is a dedicated island-hopper. He has led guided walks and walked extensively in Europe, as well as in Nepal, Tibet, Korea, Africa and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the United States.
Content
Introduction
Location and Population
Geology and Landscape
Discovery and History
Weather
Language
Religion
Maltese Wildlife
Protected Areas
Getting to the Maltese Islands
Getting around the Maltese Islands
Money
Accommodation
Maps of the Maltese Islands
Countryside Access
The Plan of this Guide
Emergency Assistance
MALTA
Walk 1: Valletta Heritage Trail
Walk 2: Rinella to Marsaskala
Walk 3: Marsaskala to Birzebbuga
Walk 4: Birzebbuga to Gudja
Walk 5: Zurrieq to Siggiewi
Walk 6: Siggiewi to Dingli
Walk 7: Dingli to Mgarr
Walk 8: Ghajn Tuffieha Circuit
Walk 9: Mgarr to Ghadira
Walk 10: Marfa Ridge Circuit
Walk 11: Mellieha Bay to Xemxija
Walk 12: Selmun Circuit
Walk 13: Xemxija Heritage Trail
Walk 14: Bajda Ridge Circuit
Walk 15: The Wardija Ridge
Walk 16: Falka Gap to Salina
Walk 17: Bahar ic-Caghaq to St George's Bay
Walk 18: The Victoria Lines
Walk 19: Rabat to Mosta
Walk 20: Rabat and Dingli
Walk 21: Siggiewi and Buskett
Walk 22: Siggiewi to Qormi
Walk 23: The Wignacourt Aqueduct
Walk 24: Mdina and Rabat Heritage Trail
GOZO
Walk 25: Victoria Heritage Trail
Walk 26: Mgarr to Sannat
Walk 27: Sannat to San Lawrenz
Walk 28: San Lawrenz to Marsalforn
Walk 29: Marsalforn to Nadur
Walk 30: Xaghra to Qala
Walk 31: Qala to Mgarr
Walk 32: Gharb to Marsalforn
COMINO
Walk 33: Circuit of Comino
Appendices
Appendix 1: Brief History of Malta
Appendix 2: Topographical Glossary
Appendix 3: Contact Details
Location and Population
Geology and Landscape
Discovery and History
Weather
Language
Religion
Maltese Wildlife
Protected Areas
Getting to the Maltese Islands
Getting around the Maltese Islands
Money
Accommodation
Maps of the Maltese Islands
Countryside Access
The Plan of this Guide
Emergency Assistance
MALTA
Walk 1: Valletta Heritage Trail
Walk 2: Rinella to Marsaskala
Walk 3: Marsaskala to Birzebbuga
Walk 4: Birzebbuga to Gudja
Walk 5: Zurrieq to Siggiewi
Walk 6: Siggiewi to Dingli
Walk 7: Dingli to Mgarr
Walk 8: Ghajn Tuffieha Circuit
Walk 9: Mgarr to Ghadira
Walk 10: Marfa Ridge Circuit
Walk 11: Mellieha Bay to Xemxija
Walk 12: Selmun Circuit
Walk 13: Xemxija Heritage Trail
Walk 14: Bajda Ridge Circuit
Walk 15: The Wardija Ridge
Walk 16: Falka Gap to Salina
Walk 17: Bahar ic-Caghaq to St George's Bay
Walk 18: The Victoria Lines
Walk 19: Rabat to Mosta
Walk 20: Rabat and Dingli
Walk 21: Siggiewi and Buskett
Walk 22: Siggiewi to Qormi
Walk 23: The Wignacourt Aqueduct
Walk 24: Mdina and Rabat Heritage Trail
GOZO
Walk 25: Victoria Heritage Trail
Walk 26: Mgarr to Sannat
Walk 27: Sannat to San Lawrenz
Walk 28: San Lawrenz to Marsalforn
Walk 29: Marsalforn to Nadur
Walk 30: Xaghra to Qala
Walk 31: Qala to Mgarr
Walk 32: Gharb to Marsalforn
COMINO
Walk 33: Circuit of Comino
Appendices
Appendix 1: Brief History of Malta
Appendix 2: Topographical Glossary
Appendix 3: Contact Details