Two-weekly Long walks in the Silver Coast region
Alvorninha sports centre
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The walk is about 9.6 km and is expected to take about 2,5 hours
After the walk
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Association in Capeleira
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The walk is about 14 km and is expected to take about 3,5 hours
at the association in Capeleira
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
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Friday 14th August. 2026 at 10 am.
The railway station in Cela Velha
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The walk is about 14 km and is expected to take about 4 hours
Both in Barrio & at the end of the walk.
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
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Park in the free, Obidos parking lot behind Prohibition Bar and gather in the front of CGD bank. We begin our hike along the northern flank of the castle wall, cross the RR track and walk along a flat agricultural trail. We’ll skirt around Arelho, through Carregal and out to some orchards and fields near Trás do Outeiro. There’s a a final, short ascent to Capela de Santo Antão with stunning views.
NOTE: bring a mask to cover your nose. Farmers are spraying and one never knows!
The walk is about 11 km. and is expected to take about 2.5 hr.
| Car meeting point / Walk start point | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Park in the parking area behind Prohibition Bar. Meet in front of Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD Bank) to start the walk. | 39.359055, -9.157163 |
Somewhere in Óbidos
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Rua Rodrigo Guisado Carvalho, Reinaldes
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The walk is about 12 km and expected to take about 3 hours
Coffee stop – at the end in Reinaldes
NB. The flags on the map above ARE NOT the car meeting and walk start point.
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The walk starts at the church (“Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação, Alvados) in the village and is signposted (as PR3.1) to Sao Bento. It starts with a fairly steep ascent, along a narrow path and offers good views of the surrounding countryside. Then there is a fairly steady descent into the village of Sao Bento.
Having stopped briefly in the village, we then take a different route out of the village (following PR3 signs) – this is a longer, fairly steady ascent again with good scenic views. The walk concludes with a fairly steep ascent down a rocky path before strolling through the Alvados village back to the start point.
Poles and walking shoes are recommended for those who need them. Bring your own refreshments as there are no coffee stops en route.
The walk is about 14 km and is expected to take about 4 hrs.
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Next to the church in Alvados (post code 2480-032) | 39.54819750487221, -8.771260233346208 |
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After the walk in Alvados or Porto de Mós
Weather – current forecast for fine weather. Max. Temp. = 25 deg. C / no rain. Please bring drinks & a snack.
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The route takes you towards the 1st French position, in a small elevation to the north, to head from there to Columbeira. After you leave this village, you have the option to shorten the walk, following the PR1.1 variant alongside the Zambujeira River. Continuing the main route, you begin the ascent to the Picoto Mountains, where you can pay your respects to the tomb of Lieutenant Colonel Lake and discover the 2nd French position. From the Picoto viewpoint, you can look at the surrounding area and gather your strength to return to the route’s starting point through the rural paths and agricultural landscape geometrically designed by human activity. These paths were once crossed by hundreds of soldiers.
The Battle of Roliça was the first battle of the Peninsular War on Portuguese soil, taking place on August 17, 1808. On the morning of that day, Wellesley, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, ordered an all-out attack on the area around the village of Roliça against General Delaborde’s division. However, the army of 15,000 Anglo-Portuguese soldiers could not surround the 4,500 French troops, who withdrew orderly to the high ground of Columbeira, a much stronger defensive position.
During the afternoon, an attack like the one implemented in the morning was put in action. All brigades had to attack in a coordinated fashion for the siege maneuvre to have the desired e etc. However, Colonel George Lake, at the head of the 29th regiment, decided to assault without waiting for the general order, an action that was not successful, leading to his own death. To rescue the regiment, the British Commander-in-Chief gave the general order to attack and his soldiers began the ascent to Columbeira.
At the risk of being surrounded, General Delaborde ordered a withdrawal, heading south towards Lisbon, thus saving most of his forces. He joined the reinforcements coming from the capital and participated in the decisive battle of Vimeiro on August 21, which put an end to the first French invasion of Portugal.
The walk is about 10 km and is expected to take about 3 hrs
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Next to the Church of Roliça | 39.31385434308406, -9.18230220048527 |
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
After the walk in Roliça at the gas station
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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°
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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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The walk goes through woods and cultivated fields and eventually joins the south side of the lagoon. It continues along the lagoon edge and then turns inland through fields to Arelho. Most of the walk is fairly flat with an uphill stretch into Arelho.
The walk is about 12 km and is expected to take about 3 hrs, plus extra for coffee
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Parking area on the right hand side of the main road through Arelho. Turn right at the cross roads in the centre when heading towards the lagoon, take the first left and you will see an open area intended for construction of a group of houses. | 39.38724211011697, -9.184808331039715 |
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
There are no coffee stops until the end of the walk
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Praia Quebrado / Rua Forte de Luz, Peniche
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The walk is about 12 km and expected to take about 3. 1/2 hours (including a planned coffee break)
Coffee stop / snack – either during the walk or at the end.
NB. The flags on the map above ARE NOT the car meeting and walk start point.
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