Line © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), drawn by Global Adventurer.
The walk
From the southern end of the Corniche promenade, by Raffles Jeddah and the Fakieh Aquarium, follow the paved footway north beside the Red Sea. The path runs between the water and the hotels and towers of the waterfront, with the reef flats and breakwaters offshore, to the Roshan Waterfront at its northern end. Walk back the same way, or go on by car or taxi.
It is 3.4 km one way and flat (11 m of ascent); allow about an hour. The grade is Easy: a paved footway. OpenStreetMap maps free car parks near both ends.
There is little shade and the humidity is high in the warm months: walk early or after sunset, carry water and wear a hat. Dress in loose clothing that covers the elbows and knees, as the UK government advises across Saudi Arabia.
Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.
Good to know
- The Corniche is Jeddah's seafront on the Red Sea; this stretch is a paved footway of about 3 km beside the water
Getting there
Start: Southern end of the Corniche promenade, by Raffles Jeddah · Free parking. 21.57447, 39.10965
Directions to the start
Places to stay nearby
Rooms in and around Southern end of the Corniche promenade: Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line is drawn along OpenStreetMap paths and the figures are worked out from it; take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.