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Above Yeroskipou

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Distance
9.68 mi
Elevation gain
784 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
879 ft
Max elevation
738 ft
TrailRank 
27
Min elevation
16 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
261
Uploaded
February 9, 2019
Recorded
February 2019
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near Achéleia, Eparchía Páfou (Cyprus)

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Itinerary description

This walk has some of the best views. It has some of the worst mud so avoid this during or after heavy rains. And it's the first isolated and tranquil zone north of Paphos and the coast so this is perfect fly-tipping territory. Between the limestone herb and bulb gardens, expect epic piles of rubbish.

Catch the 10 am airport bus (Route 612). Get off at bus stop 43, the junction that leads to the Anatoliko Industrial Zone. Head north past the industrial zone with the ravine on your left. Cross the bridge over the A6 motorway. Turn left onto a track right beside the exit slip road and head north (not onto the motorway!)

Follow the motorway NW, never so close for the traffic noise to be intrusive. There are fine views towards Paphos and the coast. The track heads north away from the motorway and then doubles back, climbing steeply towards quarrying equipment. Continue roughly west parallel with the A6.

The trail heads almost to the motorway. You could go under and return to Paphos but the road is somewhat busy and not attractive. Instead, head NW to Konia. Then head SW and cross over the bridge on a quiet road that fades to a 4x4 track. Head downhill. In early spring you might hear singing frogs in the streambed.

Head past some light industry, cross a road and lorry trailer park and head onto new roads where the houses have yet to be built. The ravine should be to your right. Cross the busy B6 and head west and then south taking advantage of a strip of parkland. There are unusual trees and a couple of quirky sculptures.

Cross Evropis Avenue and head SW, cutting across open land to get to a footpath. Head through trees passing a children's play area. Continue SW on a fairly quiet road. There are a couple of supermarkets and pubs.

Cross a dual carriage way and continue SW towards the town centre. The road passes a well kept cemetery. Head down to the coast path or meander through town back to the bus station.

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Waypoints

PictographBus stop Altitude 16 ft

Bus 611, 612, 615, 618

Bus 611, 612, 615, 618

PictographBus stop Altitude 114 ft

Bus 612

Bus 612

PictographBus stop Altitude 126 ft

Bus 612

Bus 612

PictographBus stop Altitude 18 ft

Bus 612

Bus 612

PictographBus stop Altitude 20 ft

Bus 612

Bus 612

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