Maps, Information &
This walk will take you on an epic walking route starting at Casemates Square. You will see everything the rock and Nature Reserve has to offer, including spectacular views off the beaten path! You will not find this level of information anywhere, not even in the official maps. In fact, the official map makes you […]
If you’re thinking of heading up to the Northern Defences in Gibraltar then this guide is the most comprehensive on the internet! In it you will receive: All information was compiled by myself, climbing the actual routes multiple times. I also spent many hours at Gib library finding out the history, bringing it to you […]
There are 2 primary routes to get up the Northern defences, one is shorter and steeper, the other is less steep but slightly longer. This page details the fast and steep route. If you’d prefer the shallower but slightly longer version then please click here. The defences are UNLIT inside and some sections are pitch […]
If you’re relatively fit then the Northern defences that overlook the town and airport can be reached within 10 minutes from Main Street in Gib. This guide takes you from Main Street to the start of the Northern defences area. There are many alternate routes but this one is the slightly more gentle sloping version, […]