Birmingham’s sugar cane fields

An easy walk amongst mango trees and sugarcane fields, near Pointe-à-Pitre, in the centre of Guadeloupe. A favourite spot for joggers, cyclists and walkers who prefer to stick to the only tarmac road. Our route avoids this road and favours the quieter sugarcane farm tracks. There are plenty of views of the large marine cove.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.05 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 69 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 66 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 79 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 ft

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Description of the walk

Park on Rue de la Sablière, north of Baie-Mahault.

(S/E) Head north along this street, then turn left at thethird junction. Walk past the houses until you come to a Y-junction further on.

(1) Take the path on the right; you’ll reach another four-way junction.

(2) Turn left. Follow the road to Anse Christophe, then continue along it until you reach another four-way junction.

(3) Turn left again, then make a sharp 90° turn to arrive in front of Baie à Chat. The path no longer leads towards the mangrove.

(4) Turn right to return to the previous crossroads.
Please note: The path between points 3 and 4 is easy to follow when the sugarcane has been cut, but if the cane has not been cut, turn round and return to the previous crossroads.

(3) Turn left, then veer right at the next junction to reach thefirst four-way junction.

(2) Turn left to reach the Birmingham neighbourhood and, more specifically, the Saint-Georges Riding School.

(5) Carry on straight ahead to reach the Jardin Sportif, which offers sea views.

(6) Cross the park and, at the next junction, join Rue de la Sablière; turn right onto it to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 26 ft - Car park on Rue de la Sablière
  2. 1 : mi 0.57 - alt. 46 ft - View of the large marine cul-de-sac
  3. 2 : mi 0.88 - alt. 26 ft - First four-way junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.51 - alt. 16 ft - Second four-way junction
  5. 4 : mi 2.04 - alt. 3 ft - Furthest point of the walk
  6. 5 : mi 3.39 - alt. 72 ft - Les Cavaliers de Saint-Georges Riding School
  7. 6 : mi 3.72 - alt. 69 ft - Fitness trail with sea views
  8. S/E : mi 4.05 - alt. 23 ft - Car park on Rue de la Sablière

Notes

An easy route that can be adapted as desired. Flat terrain. Be careful, however, of the sun, which can be at its strongest depending on the time of day and cloud cover: make sure you take a water bottle and a hat with you.

Worth a visit

In May and June, you can sample mangoes by picking them from the many mango trees you’ll come across.
The route can be covered by jogging or cycling.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
Francis Ingwiller
Francis Ingwiller

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It is not possible to continue the circular path beyond point number 4, as the path is blocked by a ‘private property’ sign.
As for the accessible part of the rest of the circular route, there is nothing of particular interest apart from the muddy potholes. As the most interesting views and vegetation are on the outward route, a return trip is sufficient.
The mango tree’s trunk is impressive, the flower-lined path is truly charming, and the two-hundred-year-old kapok tree is majestic.
There aren’t many people about – mostly farmers.

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Marianne et Heidi
Marianne et Heidi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Although there is a clearly marked path between the sugar cane fields from 4 to 3, we didn’t dare take it as it was blocked by a chain and a ‘private property’ sign. All the more so as, just before it, we came across a rather sinister-looking property, ‘decorated’ with little soft toys hanging from the trees and rather off-putting signs. So we turned back. But it’s a lovely walk, featuring, amongst other things, a beautiful, well-maintained avenue lined with flowers, which alone makes the trip worthwhile.

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MAVEL
MAVEL

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very easy, flat walk through the Guadeloupe countryside. I only came across farmers (as it was a weekday)...

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