Can you walk up the Rock of Gibraltar?

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Yes. You can walk up from town on roads and footpaths, or take steeper trails such as the Charles V Wall or the Mediterranean Steps. Allow two to three hours for a relaxed climb, and note that you need a Nature Reserve ticket to enter the Upper Rock.
With the cable car closed since Tuesday 18 November 2025 for a rebuild, and not expected back until 2027, walking and taxi Rock tours are the two ways up.
Main routes
Via the Moorish Castle: the gentlest option, following Upper Rock roads past the Great Siege Tunnels towards the Apes' Den.
Charles V Wall: a very steep stepped path running alongside the 16th-century wall.
Mediterranean Steps: the most dramatic and demanding route, starting near Jews' Gate at the southern end of the reserve.
Entry and tickets
There are three Nature Reserve entry points: the Moorish Castle, Devil's Gap and Jews' Gate. Entry costs £30 for adults and £22 for children aged 5 to 11, with under-5s free, and holders of a Gibraltar Red ID card enter free. Tickets are valid for the whole day and can be bought online and collected at any entry point.
Opening hours
From October to April the reserve opens from 09:00 to 18:15, with last entry at 17:45. From May to September it opens from 09:30 to 19:15, with last entry at 18:45.
Before you go
Wear sturdy shoes and a hat, carry water and sun cream, and avoid the midday heat in summer, as there is little shade.
Keep bags closed and food out of sight because of the macaques.
Toilets and first aid are available at the main attractions.
If you tire, you can call a private taxi to collect you on +350 20070052, though demand is high and there is a charge.

Can you walk up the Rock of Gibraltar?

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Main routes

Entry and tickets

Opening hours

Before you go