We come together at the larger car park behind the Junta de Freguesia building where sign boards (P) show the direction.
Click on coordinates to open Maps
The walk is about 5-6 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours
After the walk; Cafetaria Uniao Recreativa Do Barrio is just around the corner.
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
We come together at the larger car park behind the Junta de Freguesia building where sign boards (P) show the direction.
Click on coordinates to open Maps
The walk is about 5-6 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours
After the walk; Cafetaria Uniao Recreativa Do Barrio is just around the corner.
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
From Alcobaca, drive through Chiqueda, park next to the river at the disused factories at Poço d’Agua
Click on coordinates to open Google Maps
The walk is about 6,5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours
Coffee can be taken in Alcobaça at the end of the walk, probably at Parkafeteira and we suggest parking in “Parque Verde” and walk over the bridge.
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
There are several places of interest that hikers can visit, including the Monastery of Santa Maria de Coz. The monastery was considered by many historians to be one of the richest female Cistercian monasteries. In this place, the first religious community dates back to the 16th century.
The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Car park behind Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Cós | 39.60265391153209, -8.956065502173345 |
NB. The map shows a linear walk – we will do a circular version which is about 7km.
People walk at their own risk. Normally we start at 10:00, but check the weekly announcements for confirmation.
Of course you can do the walks on your own as well. Just download the GPX file.
Dog owners may bring their well behaved pets. Owners are responsible for their pets. Dogs must be kept under control on a short (max. 2m.) leash at all times and must be well socialised with people and other dogs.
Possibly in the village at the end of the walk. If the church at the Convento is open it is worth a visit.
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
From Alcobaca, drive through Chiqueda, park next to the river at the disused factories at Poço d’Agua
Click on coordinates to open Google Maps
The walk is about 6,5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours
Coffee can be taken in Alcobaça at the end of the walk, probably at Parkafeteira and we suggest parking in “Parque Verde” and walk over the bridge.
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
Rua do Nascimente, Chiqueda
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The walk is about 12 km and is expected to take about 3 hours
After the walk in Parque Verde Alcobaça
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
Public Parking Lot in Maiorga
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The walk is about 6,8 km and is expected to take about 2 hours
There is a café one block from the parking spot for coffee after the walk
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
Parking of Sunset Disco Bar
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The walk is about 6,5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
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.
The walk is about 8.6 km / approx. 2 hours
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For those who wish to take refreshments after the walk, we will covene at The Coffee ” TORCATO ” in Aljubarrota
