The Pekoe Trail
The Pekoe Trail
The Pekoe Trail is a newly developed 300 kilometre hike in the Sri Lankan Hill Country.
It is designed as a 22–day walk from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via Ella, Haputale, and Horton Plains
You can find out more at the Pekoe Trail Website.
GlenMyu Estate is a perfect place to stay if you are tackling Stage 12 or Stage 13 of the Pekoe Trail.
The Pekoe Trail is part of the European Union’s 5.7 million Euro (LKR 2.2 billion) support for Sri Lanka’s national tourism strategy. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) also provided approximately $787,000 (approximately LKR 283 million) to support the trail.
Reasons to Hike the Pekoe Trail
Be one of the first!
In January 2023 Ultra Marathon Runner Hyun Chang Chung ran the 300 kilometre Pekoe Trail in 59 hours. What an achievement!
You can read more at the FT Article and watch the video which will give you a flavour of what you will experience.
By tackling the trail and recording it on on of the hiking Apps then you will help promote the hike to other walkers by sharing your experience.
Here is a video taken by Marc Ramsey in February/March 2023 which gives a beautiful insight into the Pekoe Trail.
The Pekoe Trail is an example of sustainable tourism that uplifts local communities.
It also raises awareness about the importance of protecting the pristine, natural environment.
An Ultra Marathon on the Pekoe Trail
Ultramarathon trail runner Hyun Chang Chung completed his 300 km run along the Pekoe Trail, non-stop in 59 hours.
Hyun is quoted “The diversity in elevation, terrain, and environment as it winds around tea estates, nature reserves, and local communities puts The Pekoe Trail on par with some of the best trails in the world. This is my fourth visit to Sri Lanka, and I’ve found one more thing to love about it.”
Where should I stay in between stages?
As the Pekoe Trail is a newly created hike and recently they have published a list of recommended properties to stay on the trek.
GlenMyu Estate is located near t stages 12 & 13 of the Pekoe Trail and is a comfortable place to relax after an arduous hike.
The Natural Spring Fed Infinity Swimming Pool is a wonderful place to ease those muscles.
We can also arrange for a masseuse to come to the estate and massage your legs so you are in better condition to attempt the next stage of the trail.
Horton Plains National Park
You may also be interested in a hike around the UNESCO heritage site Horton Plains National Park.
The Hike is around 1 hour 15 minutes/30 minutes drive from GlenMyu Estate.
If you want to read our Blog Post about Horton Plains National Park, Lesser World’s End, Greater World’s End and Bakers fall click HERE.