An annual classic known for bringing out thousands of walkers to enjoy the island’s natural and cultural heritage marks its 50th anniversary this year.

The Bermuda National Trust Palm Sunday Walk, set for April 13, will take participants through the open spaces and winding lanes of St David’s.

Registration is now open through the trust’s website, where details and links can be found.

The five-mile route begins at Clearwater Beach, where parking is available, with a flexible start time between 1pm and 2pm.

The route this year, which participants can expect to finish within 2½ hours, was designed by Myles Darrell, the head of natural heritage at BNT.

It will take walkers through the Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve and up to the striking overlooks at Great Head and Little Head Parks.

Mr Darrell said it offered the community a chance to come out and experience some of the East End’s hidden treasures.

He added: “The Palm Sunday Walk is a wonderful spring tradition that invites the community to step outside, enjoy fresh air and discover parts of Bermuda they may have never explored before.

“This year, walkers will experience dramatic coastlines with soaring longtails, scenic nature trails, and fascinating points of natural and cultural heritage, highlighted on our official event map.”

Walkers are asked to register and donate to help the trust cover the cost of organising the event, and to support BNT’s year-round work promoting and protecting Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage.

The registration fee is $20 for BNT members, $25 for non-members and $10 for children aged 6 to 12.

Registered participants can pick up their bibs at “Waterville” on 2 Pomander Road in Paget during business hours on April 11 or from 10am to noon on April 12, with early registration encouraged.

To mark its 50th anniversary, commemorative T-shirts will be available for purchase with the familiar Walking Palmetto logo.

Participants are advised to wear sturdy shoes for rugged terrain and to bring their own water bottles.

Water will be donated by John Barritt & Son Ltd to refill bottles, but no single-use plastic water bottles or cups will be available.

Hot cross buns and orange quarters will be available along the route for a small donation.

The BNT said the route was not suitable for strollers and dogs are not permitted.