The Bermuda National Trust will explore Warwick and Southampton during the charity's 37th annual Palm Sunday walk tomorrow.

The approximately 7.5 mile walk will start at Horseshoe Bay at 2 p.m. Continuing along the south shore exploring some of Bermuda's centuries old fortifications including the WWII Turtle Hill Battery at the top of the Fairmont Southampton Resort. Walkers will also explore the historic, 37-acre Southlands property and the Bermuda National Trust's newest 5.13-acre woodland in Southampton Parish, the Lighthouse Hill Nature Reserve which the Trust purchased in 2009.

This will be the first time that Trust's new Conservation Officer David Outerbridge will coordinate the popular walk. Over the years the Palm Sunday walk has taken participants to some of the lesser known or rarely explored areas the Island. The walkers will be provided a guide featuring interesting facts and historical information that may not be commonly known to the average Bermudian.

"The Bermuda National Trust is particularly excited to be able to take participants through the 37-acre Southlands property this year," said a Bermuda National Trust spokesman. "The walk will travel the property's network of intricate pathways and take in the spectacular rare exotic plants, hidden quarry gardens and ponds and will provide the walkers the opportunity to absorb the beauty and tranquility of this exotic estate.

"We have had tremendous support from landowners along the route, in particular the Bermuda Government's Department of Parks, Craig and Michelle Christensen, Nelson Hunt, Brian Duperreault, the Fairmont Southampton Resort and in addition, all the volunteers on the day who assist in making the walk go smoothly. The 2010 Palm Sunday Walk has generously been sponsored by Bank of Bermuda Foundation and for their support the Bermuda National Trust is exceptionally grateful."

According to the spokesman, one of the primary goals of the Bermuda National Trust is to promote access to some of Bermuda's most beautiful, pristine and historical areas.

Parking for the event will be limited therefore the Trust is encouraging walkers to carpool as much as possible. Also, participants are encouraged to wear comfortable and appropriate walking shoes. The route will not be baby stroller suitable. The walk is expected to take about three hours and road-users on the South Shore Road in Warwick and Southampton on March 28 are asked to please use care, as the walkers will be on the road for portions of the afternoon.