Each week up to two walks are organised in the Silver coast region of Portugal.

Everyone is welcome to join a walk, there is no charge, but people walk at their own risk.
Dogs are welcome, but must be kept under control

Next short walk:

  • Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro (foz07S)

    Date & Time

    Wednesday 14 June 2023 10:00

    The Walk

    A walk through woodland and hills from Foz do Arelho

    The walk follows tracks through the countryside between Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro. We cross the main Foz do Arelho road two times, but there is no other road walking. The walk follows earthen tracks which may be muddy. There is a fairly long climb into the the hills of Serra do Bouro with good views of the countryside. The final part of the walk is through woodland.

    Timing

    The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

    Car meeting and start point

    PlaceCoordinates
    Cemetery at Foz do Arelho*39.435872, -9.207676
    Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

    Map

    NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

    Coffee Stop

    No coffee stops on the walk, but plenty of cafés in the town

    Notes

    • * Directions: From Caldas da Rainha, take the minor road which takes you to the centre of Foz do Arelho. As you enter the town you will cross a speed bump. Continue for two hundred metres and you will come to a cross roads where you turn right. On the right hand corner you will see a sign to the Cemitério; opposite, on the left hand side you will see some recycling boxes. After the turn the cemetery wall can be seen straight ahead. Coming from the centre of Foz do Arelho you will see a sign on the left hand side as you leave the centre. Turn left as indicated by the sign.
    • Walk leader: Mike Gray
    • mike@silvercoastwalks.com

Next long walk:

  • Peniche Peninsular (pen01L)

    Date & Time

    Friday 16th June 2023 10:00

    The Walk

    A circular coastal walk on the Peniche peninsular , with many points of interest & good ocean views.

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    Timing

    The walk is about 14 km & expected to take 4 hours ( including a planned coffee break )

    Car meeting and start point

    PlaceCoordinates
    Praia Quebrado / Rua Forte de Luz39.368185, -9.373912
    Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

    Map

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    NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

    Coffee Stop

    Planned coffee stop ( 20 x min ) + toilets – after about 2.5 hours walk.

    Notes

    • Walk leader: Chris Coell
    • chris@silvercoastwalks.com

The Silver Coast

The area covered by the walks ranges from Paredes in the north to Monte Junto in the South and from the Serra dos Candeeiros in the east to the coast in the west.

The Walkers

Our regular walkers are from a variety of countries:
Belgium, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Portugal, Denmark, United States of America, Italy but the common language is English.

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Disclaimer

The walk leader accepts no responsibility for any events, illnesses or accidents that occur during the walk. It is the responsibility of each walker to ensure he/she is fit to complete the walk.
Walkers walk at their own risk.

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