There are lots of off road walks you can take while touring the island. In fact you can get a map to follow the old Bermuda Railway Trail, the now-defunct national rail system that was the prime mode of transportation before motor cars. These nature trails run all over the island, from end to end, and envelope you into a world of tropical flora that is both peacefully serene and beautiful.
Other interesting nature areas are:
#1 - "Spittal Pond Nature Reserve" - located in Smith's Parish on the North Shore, this is 64-acre area is Bermuda's most well-known nature reserve. Herein lies evidence of the "first tourist" to Bermuda, who carved his initials and year "1543 T.F." onto Spanish Rock. Although thought to be of Portuguese ancestry, the carving has been cast in bronze to protect it from sea erosion.
#2"Seymour's Pond" Reserve - Middle Road to Church Road. 1/2 mile trail organized by the Bermuda Audubon Society. Go past the pond to see some rare old cedar and pepper trees. Cross over Church Road to the Railway Trail. This will provide great views of Black Bay and Five Star Island. Southampton Parish.
#3 - "Warwick Pond" - Middle/Ord Road or the Railway Trail to Tribe Road #3. Fragrant trees. Nice climb 300 yards up and then down to the Pond. Warwick Parish. Interpretive trail signs detail its importance to resident and migratory birds, Bermuda cedars and allspice trees.
#4 - "Devonshire" - Middle Road (east out of Hamilton). Across from The Old Devonshire Church/Parson Road is the Marsh Firefly Reserve and Freer Cox Memorial. A sanctuary for both flora and fauna run by Audubon and BNT.
#5 - "North Shore" -Front Street (west out of Hamilton) Bear left to St. John's/Pitts Bay Road N to Spanish Pt. Road. Check out the view then go back down and continue on Spanish Point Road for a stop at the Admiralty House. Go through the green gate, follow the path around back of the house, you will find Clarence Cove.(a public beach with beautiful views and some caves to explore with appropriate footwear) . Devonshire. This is more of a "ride" than a walk and best down on Sunday when there is likely to be less traffic. You can continue to on North Shore Road to Devonshire Dock where you may be lucky enough to meet some local fisherman and craftspeople.
#6 - "East End" - After visiting St. David's Lighthouse, head west on Ruth's Bay Road/Orange Hole Road and bear left on Cooper's Island Road to Cooper's Island Nature reserve and Clearwater and Turtle Beach. This is one of the most recent additions to the protected reserve system of Bermuda. St. David's Island
#7 - "Paget Marsh" - Located on Lover's Lane, this unique 25-acre peat marsh is accessed by a wooden boardwalk trail through a pond, mangroves, grasslands and forest.
