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Vale do Mogo, Chiqueda (alc04S)

Short walk between Chiqueda and Lameira on the southern outskirts of Alcobaça

The walk starts at the “Nascente” or head of the Rio Alcoa then follows a path through a wooded limestone gorge with some interesting geological features. At about the midway stage there is an uphill stretch on a country road, then through a quiet village before heading back cross country along the side of the valley and downhill to the cars. The walk can be slippery in places, especially after rain, so good footwear and walking poles (for those that need them) are recommended.

Wednesday 21/05 10:00

Alcobaça, SHORT WALKS

Meeting and start point

From Alcobaca, drive through Chiqueda, park next to the river at the disused factories at Poço d’Agua

39.536842, -8.946672

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 6,5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours

Coffee stop

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.

Details

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

Notes

Walk leader: Julian Ingham
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Walk around Cóz and Montes (alc19S)

Alcobaça, Cóz, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 23 April 2025 10:00

The Walk

A 7 km circular walk around Cóz and Montes

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.

Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Car park behind Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Cós	39.60265391153209, -8.956065502173345

Map

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.

Coffee Stop

Possibly in the village at the end of the walk. If the church at the Convento is open it is worth a visit.

Notes

Walk leader: Julian

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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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Vale do Mogo, Chiqueda (alc04S)

Short walk between Chiqueda and Lameira on the southern outskirts of Alcobaça

Wednesday 13/11 10:00

Alcobaça, SHORT WALKS

Meeting and start point

From Alcobaca, drive through Chiqueda, park next to the river at the disused factories at Poço d’Agua

39.536842, -8.946672

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 6,5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours

Coffee stop

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.

Details

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

Notes

Walk leader: Denise Gray

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Vale do Mogo, Chiqueda (alc03L)

A walk on the south/east outskirts of Alcobaça

The first part of the walk is a gentle ascent through the steep-sided, wooded Vale de Mogo. There is a short road section followed by a woodland path before entering the village of Carrascal. A gravel track brings us round the hill and back down to Chiqueda with a walk through the village alongside the canalised river and back to the cars.

Friday 27/09 10:00

Alcobaça, LONG WALKS

Car meeting and start point

Rua do Nascimente, Chiqueda

39.536736, -8.946483

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 12 km and is expected to take about 3 hours

Coffee Stop

After the walk in Parque Verde Alcobaça

Details

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

Notes

Walk leader: Chris Coell
chris@silvercoastwalks.com

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Maiorga (alc05S)

A circular walk through the countryside near Maiorga

For this walk we will rendezvous at the public parking lot near the Junta de Freguesia de Maiorga. After a short walk through the town, we enter forest and farm land. The majority of the walk is on paved and gravel roads.

(This walk follows much of the same route as alc20L, the long walk in Maiorga)

Wednesday 17/07 10:00

Alcobaça, SHORT WALKS

Car meeting and start point

Public Parking Lot in Maiorga

39.578552, -8.981263

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 6,8 km and is expected to take about 2 hours

Coffee Stop

There is a café one block from the parking spot for coffee after the walk

Details

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

Notes

Walk leader: Flynn Wendling
flynn@silvercoastwalks.com

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Vestiaria (alc03S)

A circular walk in the woods

The walk begins with a long level walk along pave and gravel roads. It then moves onto trails through forest and begins a gradual uphill climb. We continue walking through forest and agricultural land for about 4 K emerging near the town of Vestiaria. From there we turn downhill onto a gravel road that leads back to the starting point.

Wednesday 10/07 10:00

Alcobaça, SHORT WALKS

Car meeting and start point

Parking of Sunset Disco Bar

39.567035, -8.991018

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 6,5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours

Coffee Stop

Cafe O Merendas

Details

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

Notes

Walk leader: Flynn Wendling
flynn@silvercoastwalks.com

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Aljubarrota & Cadoiço (alc12S)

Alcobaça, SHORT WALKS

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

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

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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Alcobaça, Aljubarrota, Carvalhal (alc11L)

Alcobaça, LONG WALKS

Date & Time

Friday July 7 2023 09:00 (!)

The Walk

From Alcobaça through the village of Aljubarrota and then the village of Carvalhal.

This walks starts and ends at Parque Verde in Alcobaca. It’s a combination of country and village roads and bush tracks. We will walk up to Aljubarotta which is famous for its link to the battle of August 1385 when Portugal first established independence from the Castilian Kingdom. We come down from there through the village of Carvalhal and along the Ribeiro do Mogo Valley to the birth of the river Alcoa in Chiqueda and back to Alcobaca.

Timing

The walk is about 12-13 km and is expected to take about 3.5 hours

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Parque Verde Car Park, Rua Costa Veiga, Alcobaca 2460-028 The meeting point is at the car park on the opposite sie of the road to Pingo Doce, BP Burger King and Aldi.	39.5465, -8.9710

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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 after the walk, we will covene at Parkafetaria in Parque Verde next to the car park.

Notes

Walk leader: Warren Yee
warren@silvercoastwalks.com

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Sunset Disco Bar to Vestiaria (alc08S)

Originator – Georges

Wednesday 21st June 2023 . Meet at 10.00 am Rua da Fiaco.

5 km / 2 hours .

GPS Coordinates : + 39.567 , – 8.99

The Walk:

The walk starts at the Sunset Disco Bar (closed for ever) in the Rua da Fiação – Fervenca and from there we walk towards the Your Hotel & Spa Alcobaça , following we cross the Vestiaria woods and return back to the Sunset Disco Bar.

Most part of the walk is on easy ground, some part uphill but not too steep.

http://R.da Fia https://goo.gl/maps/fmoRCT3Rdhn67rWk9

The Walk:

Most part of the walk is on easy ground, some part uphill but not too steep.

Timing:

We come together on time so we can leave all at 10.00 AM

The walk is about 5.0 km and will take about 2 hours.

Car Meeting Point:

Car park in front of the Sunset Disco Bar – Rua de Fiação e Tecidos ( Fervença)

How to reach:

Coming from Valado dos Frades , you follow after the round about leading to the motorway , the N8-5 towards Alcobaça. About 600 metres after the SPAL factory on your left side , you will see the bord Fervença.

Right after , there is a sign for Your Hotel & Spa , enter that small road to the end where you see the hotel at your right side , turn left and follow the road for 800 meter and on your right you will find the Disco.

Coffee Stop:

On the N8 – 5

Contacts:

Georges –

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