Walks in North Cyprus (Tatlisu area) mid-Febrary

mab33


Joined: 31/12/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
31/12/2010 19:32

I am aiming to spend a week in Tatlisu approx Feb 10-17, and would be interested in joining a walking group on one or two days.

(I'm an active member of the UK Ramblers Association. Nothing ambitious: 4-5 miles would be good...)



Does anyone know if such walks are available then, please?



Many thanks in advance!

Maurice (Retired in Surrey, UK)

Mick the Fish


Joined: 27/05/2008
Posts: 180

Message Posted:
31/12/2010 20:07

I found the walking in TRNC a bit of a let dow,

mostly its on tarmac. You go 'of piste' at your peril,

the high grounds are rightly under the control of the

Arny, every bush has hidden thorns, and you have snakes

to contend with in summer.



Notwithstanding the above, there are many good walks.

I would recommend the ridge route from the Kyrenia

Dog sanctuary, passing five finger mountain on your left,

Then joining the tarmac up to 'lovers leap' - very dramatic.



About 6-7 miles round trip (circular routes are

Far and few between), it is part of a 100+ mile ridge.



The whole ridge is waymarked, thanks to the brits who have

assisted in this. More details on this forum if you search.



Enjoy.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
31/12/2010 20:40

Hi Maurice.

Sinya restaurant in Kucukerenkoy village between Bahceli and Tatlisu arrange walking clubs .

Hope this helps !!

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
31/12/2010 22:06

Maurice.



Look at site:- http://www.sinyaclub.com/



John

Lambousa Gordon


Joined: 03/11/2007
Posts: 1992

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 09:46

I comprehensively disagree with msg 2.



I have been walking most weeks for three years now. We have explored marked walks (of which there are hundreds), other persons' walks (of which there are hundreds more), and have made probably 40 or 50 of our own. Many are "loop" walks. Almost all of them are completely "off-piste". Have rarely been bothered by the army and as most are tracks thorns are seldom an issue. Snakes tend to hibernate during the season so haven't had much bother from them either.



There are a number of books detailing some of the walks. Many overlap as a lot of them utilize the trails explored by the KKTC Mountain Sports Federation who previously laid down many excellent walks.



Alternatively, it is really quite easy to attempt your own. There is enormous variety for such a small country (want an alternative to mountain walks try the coast, particularly the blasted sea-fort chain between Gaziveren and Yayla). In fact it's superb walking country. Enjoy!

sissy


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 197

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 14:56

Josef has a very nice restaurant, he makes you very welcome, we have enjoyed



any meal we have had there.

frankedad


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 346

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 20:30

I totally agree with Gordon, the walking here is fantastic, I have walked the whole length of the Besparmak Range right to the end of the Karpaz, the views are stunning and in the spring the flowers are unbelievable.



There is a walk book called 'Walks in North Cyprus' which has 36 walks all over the North mostly under 10 kilometres. Will you have transport Maurice? I am quite happy to take you walking with me, I go a couple of times a week around the Bellapais/Esentepe area with my 3 muzzled dogs (due to the poison laid down for the foxes).

If you are interested let me know.

Sarah

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
01/01/2011 20:42

The cyprus harriers will let you know xxxxxxxxxxxxx I think they are called the hash harriers, not sure where they walk though maybe sarah knows. Happy new year sarah and bernie xxxxxxxxx

mab33


Joined: 31/12/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 20:43

Yes, I shall have a car!



I'm just looking for a couple of walks that week, as I shall also want to do some sight-seeing.



Thanks for the walk suggestion, but I'm afraid I'm somewhat nervous with dogs (been attacked).



Thank you, John & Pipie - will take a look at the Sinya web site.



Sissy, where does Josef have his nice restaurant?!

eagleyemonkey


Joined: 21/03/2010
Posts: 184

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 09:55

The walking in North Cyprus is great.

There are lots of mountain tracks.

If you like walking you will love it here.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 10:58

You are welcome mab33. Hope you enjoy all of the walks. we certainly do, one of the reasons visit TRNC at certain times of year, far to hot for walking for us in the summer months !!

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 15:26

Hi Maurice, I'll email you with some pics we've taken on our recent walks up in the hills and mountains around Tatlisu. There are some amazing walks just waiting to be found and you're welcome to join us when you come over. We did a lovely walk which goes up into the mountains and ends up just above the village! It is only about 4k but up some quite steep terrain and took us about 3 hours door to door with a couple of drink stops and plenty of scenery viewing stops!

delilah


Joined: 17/12/2010
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 17:37

http://www.ecotourismcyprus.com/

skybluesam


Joined: 24/12/2008
Posts: 447

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 18:36

Gordon, where is Gaziveren and Yayla as I cannot see them on any maps!

Best regards

Nick

Lambousa Gordon


Joined: 03/11/2007
Posts: 1992

Message Posted:
07/01/2011 10:02

Re Msg 14 - Nick



Look at Guzelyurt.



They are two of the villages on the (West) coast there.