Cambleton Beach Hike
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2004 3:17 pm
There is a second (Pirate's Bay being the first) great hike out of Charlotteville. Head south out of the village, past the entrance to Man-O- War Bay Cottages, about 1/3 mile to the top of Cambleton Hill. Where the road turns from pavement to dirt, you will see on the right (ocean side) a house with a large covered storage area facing the road. It is the last structure you will see. Look for the path angling down and to the right through the grass. The trail is the only access to Cambleton Beach. The hike from this point is about 20 minutes, through the rain forest to the beach. The beach is a protected cove. Often there is pretty good body surfing. If you are inclined, and have gear you can swim with, it is a wonderful and safe (in normal wave conditions) snorkel back to Charlotteville over the reefs. About a thirty minute swim along the shore.