Bermuda: Coco Reef

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Coco Reef, Bermuda
Coco Reef, Bermuda

At the beginning of November we escaped the dreich Glasgow weather for a week in Bermuda. Those who knew of my antipathy to beach holidays were bemused, even more so when I said “No, it’s going to be a walking holiday!” For only 17 years (1931-1948) Bermuda had a 22-mile railway which is now (largely) available as a trail for walkers and cyclists (see the Bermuda Railway Pages for more information about both). Over 7 days, we managed to walk most of it.

In any case, the weather, although warm, was a bit too stormy for beach activities. Hurricane Kate passed nearby while we were there, bringing rain and quite a lot of wind on some days, as seen below.

Palm trees
Stormy seas

Our base, the Coco Reef Hotel, was in a lovely setting.

Accommodation blocks
Pool
Main block

The room was comfortable, although I found being watched by the lady in the picture a bit scary. But who could quibble with a balcony with a sea view?

Balcony
Sitting area
Sleeping area

The holiday was arranged by Headwater – we’ve travelled with them in the past, but mainly in Europe, walking from hotel to hotel while the local rep moves your baggage. We haven’t used a travel company for some years, but I picked up their brochure when looking for ideas and this jumped out. I’m glad it did!

More on the walks we did to follow.

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  1. Bermuda is not so far from Jamaica and I hope I can visit it one day with my husband. Thanks for beautiful photos and description.

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  4. Well, you did have blue skies some of the time… 🙂 Better than you’ve probably done in Glasgow lately. I have railway walks very nearby but I find most of them rather boring. I’m sure I’ll like the Bermuda variety though 🙂 If all else fails, dare I mention a beach?

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  6. We’re leaving for warmer weather in two weeks (I will actually be on a plane to said warmer weather exactly two weeks from this moment!). I would take the windy weather, so long as it is warm!

    And I can’t wait to hear about your walks. We are headed to Key West, where we will be car-less for a week. Much, much walking is in my future, and I can’t wait!

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  10. This looks so nice and I am one for swimming in the ocean provided no sharks want to munch down on me. It looks like you had some excitement with a hurricane nearby. I can’t wait to see your walks

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  11. Thanks for the link to Headwater. For years, I’ve wanted to do this type of vacation – so far as I know, there’s nothing like it in the USA 😦 . We have either rustic wilderness trails or sidewalks. Congrats for tackling the entire 22 miles!

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