Line © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), drawn by Global Adventurer.
The walk
From the car park at Qantab, take the path east along the coast. OpenStreetMap maps it as a hiking route of 5.9 km that runs from Qantab towards Yiti. The path crosses headlands and drops to small bays, with the sea on one side and bare hills on the other. This walk follows it for 3.9 km and turns back the same way; the full route carries on to Yiti.
It is 7.9 km there and back with 263 m of ascent; allow about 2¾ hours. The grade is Moderate, set above the time-based Easy: the path is rough and undulating, and has no shade.
Carry water, wear a hat and go early in the day, or in the cooler months. Keep to the path above the shore, and do not go on the rocks in a swell. OpenStreetMap maps toilets about 1 km east of the car park; no other facilities are mapped on the walk.
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
- OpenStreetMap maps a hiking route of about 5.9 km along this stretch of the Muscat coast, running from Qantab towards Yiti (relation 18365926)
Getting there
Start: Car park at Qantab. 23.51347, 58.74271
Directions to the start
Places to stay nearby
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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.