Famalicão – Circle to Rebolo & Back (fam02S)
Date & Time
Wednesday September 6, 2023 10:00
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
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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)
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
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| The parking bay just off Avenida Nossa Sra. da Vitoria, Paredes da Vitoria. | 39.699819, -9.04978 |
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)
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
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| A car park next to the coast near to the Rio Cortiço Mar Bar | 39.420212 -9.245661 |
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
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
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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:
Arelho Lookout to Covão dos Musaranhos (lag03S)
Date & Time
Wednesday August 16, 2023 10:00
The Walk
A short linear walk along part of the south side of the head of the Óbidos lagoon.
We make a short climb to a picnic area then descend some steep steps to the lagoon, cross a bridge and walk through mud flats on a raised walkway. We then follow a track along the edge of the lagoon. The final half km stretch is along the road and care is needed. The tracks are completely flat apart from the short ascent at the start.
Ensure you have protection from mosquitoes if needed. Bring your binoculars if you want to observe any birds.
Timing
The walk is about 5+ km and is expected to take about 1.75 hrs, plus extra for coffee.
Car meeting and start point
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Car park at the Covão dos Musaranhos café/restaurant by the lagoon on the road to Bom Sucesso. This is set in pine trees on the south side of the lagoon in a wide inlet; you may have been to a BBQ function there. We will car share to the walk start point. | 39.387928, -9.226050 |
Map
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
Coffee Stop
There are no coffee stops during the walk, but we can take a coffee at the end. The coffee place has open air seating and is set in pine trees next to the lagoon.
Notes
- Walk leader: Chris Coell
- chris@silvercoastwalks.com
The Walk
A walk through woodlands, orchards& vineyards
A walk through farmland, wooded hills, small villages and short sections on quiet roads. There are some slopes which will be muddy after rain. So walking poles and good foot-ware are recommended.
Timing
The walk is about 9km and is expected to be about 2 hours
Car meeting and start point
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
Casais do Ponte. There is parking on the main road by a bus stop & a religious statue with seating. There are additional parking areas on the roads nearby. | 39.423717, -9.101478 |
Map
Coffee Stop
After the walk – drive to cafe in Salir do Matos
Notes
- Walk leader: Chris
The Walk
The woods at Bouro woodland
The walk follows sandy tracks through woodland and cultivated fields. There is no road walking. The sand is very loose in places and in wet weather there will be the occasional puddle.
There are no hills.
Timing
The walk is about 6 km and will take about 1.5 hours
Car meeting and start point
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Meet at open grassy area by the railway road crossing on the road into Bouro at 10.00 am. There is ample parking space. See the Notes section below for directions. | 39.468610, -9.151315 |
Map
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
Coffee Stop
No coffee stops en-route. After the walk, the swimming pool at Salir do Porto beach.
Notes
- Walk leader: Mike Gray
- mike@silvercoastwalks.com
- From Salir do Porto, drive over the railway line towards the The Nascer do Sol restaurant towards Tornada/Caldas da Rainha. From Nascer do Sol, you pass another restaurant on the left and drive for about 1.5km, At the end of some green fencing (around the strawberry fields) on the right hand side, you then turn right onto a road signposted to Bourro. The parking area is about 0.5km along that road by the railway crossing.
Calhau (north Nazaré) to Sitio (naz08S)
Date & Time
Wednesday July 26, 2023 10:00
The Walk
The pine woods at Calhau and close to Praia do Norte
The first part is downhill through pine woods, followed by a section of quiet road and then uphill across open land with fine views along the coast. The next stage of the walk is uphill into the square at Sitio, we go along the road which leads to the fort on the headland. The final stage is partly on pavements through Sitio. Underfoot the ground is sandy and then a firm path.
Timing
The walk is about 6.5 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs
Car meeting and start point
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
The lay-by on the road next to the Lidl supermarket The meeting point is on the northern side of Nazaré. Coming from the south side take the road from Nazaré to Marinha Grande (N242). The road by-passes Nazaré centre and ascends a long hill. At the top of the hill you come to a roundabout where there is a signpost to the Modelo supermarket (turn left at the roundabout). You join a dual-carriageway and after 100m you will see Lidl on the right and Modelo on the left. There is lay-by parking on both sides of the dual-carriageway. | 39.611942, -9.063856 |
Map
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
Coffee Stop
At the end of the walk. There are several cafés in Sitio.
Notes
- Walk leader: Warren Yee
- warren@silvercoastwalks.com
Mata Nacional do Vimeiro e Mata do Gaio (vim06L)
Date & Time
Friday July 21, 2023 09:00
The Walk
This forest walk takes place between two villages Vimeiro and Gaio on marked trails
The Vimeiro National Forest is located next to the village of Vimeiro, which began as a vast privileged property belonging to the Monastery of Alcobaça and existed as early as 1296. The forest extends over 267 hectares, having as main species the maritime pine (60% of the area), followed by eucalyptus (8% of the area) and cork oak (6% of the area). It consists of four forests: the Roda, Gaio, Ribeira and Canto forests.
This area was chosen for research work at the Experimental Station for Cork Oak and Eucalyptus, between 1930 and 1950, and today many stands remain as a result experiments,
not only with cork oak and other quercines but also in the field of fruit growing. The forest is currently managed by the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF).
Timing
The walk is about 11-12 km and is expected to take about 3.5 hours.
Car meeting and start point
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
Parque de Merendas do Gaio, Rua do Marco Real, Gaio Car parking is next to the abandoned buildings of Casa do Guarda do Gaio, a building occupied in the past by the Forestry Services, across the road from the Parque de Merendas playground and picnic/barbeque area | 39.489612, -9.037767 |
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 after the walk, we will covene at Cafe Rodrigues in Gaio.
Notes
- Walk leader: Warren Yee
- warren@silvercoastwalks.com