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Waymarking and access

Both La Gomera and El Hierro once shared the same system for signposting and waymarking routes, using standard European codes. However, La Gomera switched to a new system where waymarked trails were designated ruta, followed by a number. El Hierro kept its system of short PR (pequeño recorrido) routes, which are marked with yellow and white paint flashes, and numbered to keep them separate. Signposts read PR EH, with a number following the letters. These codes are quoted in the route descriptions so that walkers will always be able to check they are going the right way. Both islands also have GR (gran recorrido) routes; these are intended as long-distance walks, but can also serve as simple one-day linear walks.

Clockwise from left: La Gomera and El Hierro boast splendid networks of signposted and waymarked short and long trails; A signpost at a junction of tracks and paths marks an important link with the village of Sabinosa (Walk 39); The long-distance GR131 starts at Orchilla on El Hierro among twisted lava and volcanic ash.