Author name: Chris Coell

Ribeira do Pereiro (alc06S)

Wednesday 16th April, 2025 at 10.00 am / Car share at 9.30 am .

Walk location: A 7 km walk at Ribeira do Pereiro and the edge of Montes.

Originator:  John

 

The walk: Along tracks and roads with one quite steep, long ascent on an uneven track and one long descent, so wear good shoes and bring your walking poles and water. We walk along a quiet road and tracks through the village of Ribeira do Pereiro then uphill through open countryside to the edge of the village of Montes then downhill to the start point.

Timing: A 7 km walk: about 2 hrs.

Car meeting point: Meet & park for CAR SHARE at the industrial park ( with ” Jorge Viera ” ) on the Valado dos Frades side of the A8 auto-estrada roundabout (junction 22) at 9.30 am. See the Notes section below for directions.
We then drive 10 km to the walk start point.

 GPS for parking at parking places on industrial estate .
Decimal Deg:       Latitude   39.589759      Longitude  -9.014934

Walk start point: The start point is in a parque merendas (picnic spot) on the edge of Alpedriz.

Deg, Min, Secs:    Latitude    39°37’41.81″N  Longitude   8°57’30.35″W
Decimal Deg:       Latitude    39.628332°        Longitude  -8.958480°

NB.  The two flags on the map above show the car meeting and walk start points.  If you need directions, click on the flag to display the flag text and click on the itinéraire link to open Google Maps.  You may need to zoom out to see the second flag.

Coffee stop: Local coffee places are Casal de Areia and Povoa.

Notes: To get ” Jorge Viera ” near Valado dos Frades, leave the A8 at junction 22 – signed Nazaré & Alcobaça. Turn right at the first roundabout and follow sign to Nazare.  At next roundabout turnright into industrial area – You will see ” Jorges Viera ” on your left – drive past & park on the road further along.
Ôr coming from Alcobaça, go straight across the above roundabout.
Or coming through Valado dos Frades the industrial estate with ” Jorge Viera ” is on your left before the auto-estrada roundabout

Contacts: Leader – Chris Coell

Last Walked:  17/05/2017

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Boa Vista, Cidade & Woods (seb01L)

Friday 28th March. 2025 at 10.00 am

Walk location:  A long walk (2.5 hrs) by the cliff top and woods at Boa Vista near to the Estrada Atlântica between Foz do Arelho and Salir do Porto.

Originator:  John

The Walk:  We will walk a short distance along the Estrada Atlântica (a fast but not busy road) then take a route parallel to the main road.  Next the walk follows sandy tracks through the woods.  On to the open areas of Cidade & Boa Vista , before crossing the main road again & on to a coastal path near the ocean.  Finally, back to the parking area.

Timing:  The walk is about 10 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs.

 

Car Meeting Point:  Meet at the lookout point (Parque de Merendas) off the Estrada Atlântica on the Foz do Arelho side of Boa Vista at 10. 00 am.

Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°28’34.74″N  Longitude   9°11’27.59″W
Decimal Deg:    Latitude 39.476315°        Longitude  -9.190998°

Walk Start Point: The same as the car meeting point.

NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.  If you need directions, click on the flag to display the flag text and click on the itinéraire link to open Google Maps.

Coffee Stop: There is no coffee stop during the walk

Leader – Chris Coell

Last walked:  27/05/16

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Buraco Roto – Reguengo do Fétal (btl02L)

Buraco Roto – Reguengo do Fétal (btl02L)

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Date & Time

Friday 28/02 10:00

The Walk

Beautiful but challenging walk . Originally done as a short walk – but due to the steep hills, we now change to a Friday walk.

From the catalogue of walks published by the tourist authority of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros. Walks in the Serra dos Candeeiros

The walk starts in the centre of Reguegno do Fetal. Steady climb to begin on local road , followed by ascent to two different hills.
Total ascent approx. 340 metre. This is a marked trail on rocky tracks with sections of wooden steps ( roped ) . During the climb to the 2nd hill we come across impressive limestone arches which are used by others for rock climbing. There are excellent views at several points across the valley. At the top of the 2nd hill is a monument , before we take the marked path (all downhill) back to the start in Reguegno do Fetal .

The walk is challenging but described by the Tourist Office as fantastic for hikers.

Timing

The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 3 hours

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Largo da Praça da Fonte 65, 2440-208 Reguengo do Fetal39.639960, -8.763050
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

After the walk

Notes

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

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Circuit of São Martinho do Porto (smp09L)

Nice walk thrue woodland and coastal tracks

The circular walk is a mixture of woodland & coastal tracks with about 2 km of quiet roads

The walk starts along the flat area near to the N 242 road to Nazare. After crossing the main road the route goes up through the woodland towards Serra dos Mangoes A section along the road before turning off left towards Salgado beach & the viewpoint. The next part follows coastal tracks , ending near Facho. Towards the end of the walk , descend to Sao Martinho centre & the seafront, where you can choose to stop for coffee / snack..

Friday 14/02 10:00

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Meeting and start point

The cemetery in the Rua das Aguas Belas in São Martinho do Porto

39.51134586916591, -9.132364818799944

Timing

The walk is about 10 km and is expected to take about 2,5 hours

Coffee Stop

In Sao Martinho seafront at the end of the walk

Details

NB.  Sorry no trackmap available. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Julian

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A coastal walk near West Cliffs (lag14L)

A coastal walk near West Cliffs (lag14L)

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Date & Time

Friday 31st January 2025 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
Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Map

Notes

  • Need Poles? – Your choice. Generally a moderate walk (160 metre total ascent)
  • Walk leader: Chris Coell
  • chris@silvercoastwalks.com

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Vimeiro Walk (vim04L)

Friday 17/01/ 2025 10:00

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

Car Meeting Point:  At 10:00 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 “.

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

Contact:   Leader Chris Coell – telemovel  – 933 359485

Last Walked:  24/04/2024

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Nazaré, Pederneira and Sitio – town and country (naz05L)

Nazaré, Pederneira and Sitio – town and country (naz05L)

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Date & Time

Friday 03/01 2025 10:00

The Walk

Trough town and country of Nazaré and Sitio

The first part is through a housing estate heading towards Pederneira.  After crossing the main road to Alcobaça the route follows the edge of the Pederneira ridge with views over Nazaré and along the coast.  The road becomes a track and descends towards the river Alcoa.  After crossing the main road the route follows a flat track towards Nazaré passing through the Marina before entering the  town.  A steep climb up to Sitio follows followed by a descent towards Praia de Norte then uphill again through woods and shrubs joining a road at the Lidl and Continente supermarkets,

Timing

The walk is about 13 km and is expected to take about 3 hrs Today we will probably do the walk in reverse – ( weather dependent ) & starting with woodland on to Nazare North Beach.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
The municipality swimming pool parking area at Nazaré39.609112, -9.061011

Map

NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.  If you need directions, click on the flag to display the flag text and click on the itinéraire link to open Google Maps

Coffee Stop

Either near end of the walk in Perdeneira or in Nazaré or Sitio en route

Notes

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

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Peniche Peninsular (pen01L)

A circular coastal walk on the Peniche peninsular

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

Friday 28/06 10:00

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Car meeting and start point

Praia Quebrado / Rua Forte de Luz, Peniche

39.368185, -9.373912

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 12 km and expected to take 4 hours (including a planned coffee break)

Coffee Stop

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

Details

NB.  The flags on the map above shows NOT the car meeting and walk start point.

Notes

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

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Circuit of Fórnea, Serra dos Candeeiros (sec17L)

Circuit of Fórnea, Serra dos Candeeiros (sec17L)

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Date & Time

Friday February 16 10:00

The Walk

The walk is initially on the flat, and then starts a medium ascent on the edge of the ridge.

The walk is initially on the flat, and then starts a medium ascent on the edge of the ridge. Once on top of the ridge we walk to the edge of the amphitheatre, see photo above, with excellent views down the steep slope. We make a further, steep climb and then descend via a track into a valley and return to the start point.

Timing

 The walk is about 10 km and is expected to take about 3.5 hrs.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
A lay-by on the right side (N243) opposite a left turn to Alcaria 39.56888150707948, -8.794270865303801
Optional Car sharing from Alcobaça
At the Parque Verde next to Pingo Doce at 09:1539.546318607024844, -8.970233336428308

Map

NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.  If you need directions, click on the flag to display the flag text and click on the itinéraire link to open Google Maps

Coffee Stop

After the walk in Porto do Mós

Notes

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

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Aljubarrota & Cadoiço (alc12S)

Aljubarrota & Cadoiço (alc12S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 9th August 2023 at 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk around Aljubarrota & Cadoiço

From the village of Aljubarrota and then the outskirts of the village of Cadoico.

This walks begins with the significance of Aljubarotta to the birth of Portugal as a nation. Aljubarotta is famous for the battle of 14 August 1385 when Portugal first established independence from the Castilian Kingdom. Hence the significance of the timing of this walk. It’s a combination of country and village roads and bush tracks.

Timing

The walk is about 8.6 km / approx. 2 hours

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
The meeting/start point is just off the first roundabout on the N8 coming from Alcobaca. You’ll see a garden centre on the right just past the roundabout heading north through Aljubarotta.
There is plenty of car parking on the lower or south side of the Garden Centre (Teciplante – Viveiros de Plantas).
39.564208, -8.9335675
Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Map

Coffee Stop

For those who wish to take refreshments after the walk, we will covene at The Coffee ” TORCATO ” in Aljubarrota

Notes

  • The walk is rated easy, but there are parts where the terrain is rough – so walking poles are recommended
  • The weather is expected to be fine – so please bring a hat, sun cream & water
  • Dogs ( on a leash ) are welcome
  • Walk leader:

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