Serra da Pescaria to Bom Jesus and back (pes07S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 4 October, 10:00

Serra de Pescaria

The Walk

A circular walk around Serra da Pescaria and Bom Jesus

The walk is along beaten-earth tracks and a short stretch of quiet road. The countryside is open with low shrubs and some pine trees. In wet weather some of the tracks may be muddy and slippery. Bring your poles and wear waterproof shoes.

Timing

The walk is about 4,5 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Padaria 33
Rua Bartolomeu Dias
Serra da Pescaria
39.54874828767355, -9.096299464365686
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

Coffee can be obtained at the end of the walk at the Padaria 33 cafe

Notes

  • Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
  • georges@silvercoastwalks.com

No long walk planned at this moment

Please come back again later

Famalicão to Serra de Pescaria and back (fam05S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 27 September, 10:00

The Walk

A short walk from Famalicão on the shrubby slopes of Serra de Pescaria

The walk is along beaten-earth tracks and a stretch of quiet road. The countryside is hilly with a long ascent at the start and one fairly steep, shorter section. The countryside is open with low shrubs and some pine and eucalyptus trees. In wet weather some of the tracks may be muddy and slippery. Bring your poles and wear waterproof shoes.

Timing

The walk is about 6,5 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
At the big parking place next to the cemetery which lies just behind the farmácia of Famalicão*
39.533936, -9.083311
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

Coffee can be obtained at the end of the walk in Famalicão

Notes

  • Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
  • georges@silvercoastwalks.com
  • * Coming from São Martinho or Alfeizerão the farmácia is on the right hand side at the beginning of the village of Famalicão; the turn into the parking area is about 50 metres before the farmácia. You may see the cemetery as you enter Famalicão about 100 metres back from the main road.

Praia Salgado / Serra dos Mangues (pes02S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday September 20, 10:00

The Walk

Beautiful walk with great sea views

Starting from the Praia do Salgado beach access parking lot we walk along the beach to the gravel road that goes up to the Salgado Mirador. Next we walk along the Mangues headland trail to the point where we can overlook Praia do Gralha. From there we take the gravel road (Estrada do Chães) back to the Salgado Mirador and connect with the litoral trail that goes down to Salgado at a more gradual slope than the gravel road. This takes us all the
way back to the starting point

Timing

The walk is about 5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates

Praia do Salgado beach access parking
39.54680652308871, -9.11021721947204
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

After the walk near Salgado Beach parking

Notes

  • Walk leader: Flynn Wendling
  • flynn@silvercoastwalks.com

Friday 15th September. 2023 at 10.00 am

Walk location:  Near to Vimeiro (Alcobaça)

Originator:  Chris Coell

The Walk:  At Quinta de Baixo. Head east up the hill on a farm track & finally into a wooded section along the ridge.
The circular walk continues along farm tracks to Vimeiro. Continue through centre ( optional coffee ) then up to a good view point at the 2 x windmills. Returning back down we make our way back north to the start point.

Note – This walk involves a total of over 30 mins. on tarmac roads.

Timing:  The walk is about 12 km and is expected to take about 3 hrs

Total distance = 1184 metres                                                              Total ascent = 230 metre

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Car Meeting Point:  At 10:00 am by roadside parking in Quinta de Baixo – opposite the  Supermercado ” Lavrador “.

Deg, Min, Secs:  Latitude  39°29’25.90″N  Longitude   9° 1’16.18″W
Decimal Deg:     Latitude  39.490527°       Longitude  -9.021162°

Walk Start Point:  The open roadside parking & refuse point opposite the Supermercado ” Lavrador “.

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Coffee Stop :Either in Vimeiro or at the end of the walk.

Contact:   Leader Chris Coell – telemovel  – 933 359485

Last Walked:  30/12/2022

Barrantes, Coto ridge and Vale do Coto (mat01L)

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Date & Time

Friday September 8, 10:00

The Walk

The ridge at Coto followed by the river valley between Barrantes and Salir de Matos

The walk starts with steep climb through eucalyptus woods to the ridge above Tornada. We follow the ridge into Coto with some road walking and then descend through orchards to the river valley. The track becomes a footpath, which will be rather overgrown and wet after rain, followed by open and wooded land. After walking on the road through Salir do Matos we join a firm, dry track through cultivated land and Orchards.

Timing

The walk is about 9 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs, plus extra for coffee.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates

Bridge in the Vale do Coto between Barrantes and Coto
39.442219, -9.112919
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

There is the opportunity for a coffee stop in Salir de Matos

Notes

  • Walk leader: Geert Franken
  • geert@silvercoastwalks.com

Famalicão – Circle to Rebolo & Back (fam02S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday September 6, 2023 10:00

Famalicão

The Walk

From Famalicão, rollercoaster to Rebolo & back

The walk starts along quiet roads, before crossing the motorway and transitioning to sandy tracks. The route is then a bit of a rollercoaster ride up and down hills which are steep in a few places. Poles are recommended for those who need them, and if it’s wet the lanes may become muddy so good walking footwear would be advised. We are surrounded by pine and eucalyptus woodland and later follow the motorway for a while on route to Rebolo. Then we cross back over the motorway and follow a quiet road and tracks back to the start point.

Timing

The walk is about 8 km and is expected to take about 2.25hrs

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
At the big parking place next to the Famalicão  cemetery which lies just behind the farmácia. Coming from Sao Martinho or Alfeizerão the farmácia is on the right hand side before you reach the centre of the village of Famalicão. You should take a right turn off the main road about 30 metres before the farmácia. You may see the cemetery as you enter Famalicão about 100 metres back from the main road.39.534269, -9.083181
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Map

NB.  Distance on the map is not displayed 100% correct. The walk is around 8km. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Coffee Stop

In Famalicão at the end of the walk

Notes

  • Walk leader: Mike Gray
  • mike@silvercoastwalks.com

Azenhas do Vale de Paredes & Azeiche Mine (alc07S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday August 30 2023 10:00

The Walk

Nice walk nearby Pataias and Praia de Parades da Vitoria

Praia de Paredes da Vitoria is 6 km west of the town of Pataias. This is a combination of two of the trails from Percursos Pedestres em Terras de Cister – PR16 and PR17 – Alcobaça
Municipality.

The route begins in Vale de Paredes, in the garden near the Etar building. We’ll continuethrough the valley along Rua dos Moinhos which leads to over a dozen water mills dating back to the 18th century; the mills were used for grinding cereal. The route continues along the road along the valley and ends near a water collection station. Not far beyond this point, we will walk up a steepish sandy incline to go across the former pine forest areaheading towards Praia de Paredes da Vitória. From there we will drop down and return along the beach to our starting point but visiting the Azeiche Mine ruins (dates back to1843) along the way.

To read more about this walk visit these links:
https://www.cm-alcobaca.pt/pt/27274/pr17-acb—azenhas-do-vale-de-paredes.aspx
https://www.cm-alcobaca.pt/pt/27273/pr16-acb-mina-do-azeiche.aspx

Timing

The walk is around 6 to 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hours.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
The parking bay just off Avenida Nossa Sra. da Vitoria, Paredes da Vitoria.39.699819, -9.04978
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

For those who wish to take refreshments, especially a coffee or lunch, after the walk, we willgather at Bar da Praia which is on the beach and near the car parking area.

Notes

  • The walk is rated at an easy level but there are parts where the terrain is rough getting down to the beach so walking poles are recommended.
  • The weather is expected to be fine so please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
  • Walk leader: Warren Yee
  • warren@silvercoastwalks.com
  • 912 767 973

A coastal walk near West Cliffs (lag14L)

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Date & Time

Friday August 25 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk along the coastal path and inland on sandy tracks

Timing

The walk is about 9 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
A car park next to the coast near to the Rio Cortiço Mar Bar39.420212  -9.245661
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Map

Coffee Stop

After the walk , on way back

Notes

  • Car share possible from: Alcobaça, São Martinho do Porto and Caldas
  • Need Poles? – Your choice. Generally a moderate walk (160 metre total ascent)
  • Walk leader: Chris Coell
  • chris@silvercoastwalks.com

Salir do Porto Headland (spo20S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday August 23 10:00

The Walk

The headland above Salir do Porto

The first part is through woodland and shrubs and may be overgrown in places.  We then follow the cliff in a northerly direction and reach a viewpoint with magnificent views along the coast and inland before passing across valley – a walking pole may be needed here on a steep, short descent.  Then we head inland with views of the lagoon at São Martinho do Porto.

Timing

The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
The meeting point is along a side road on the south side of Salir do Porto.
From Salir do Porto drive uphill towards Foz do Arelho and at the top of the hill turn right onto a side road. There is a row of modern holiday houses on the left. Drive for 150 metres to an open area where there is parking. 		39.491537 -9.162070
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

In Salir do Porto at the end of the walk

Notes

  • Walk leader:
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