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Parishes Walk – Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro (foz12S)

Foz do Arelho, Serra do Bouro, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 22 January 2025 10:00

Parishes Walk – Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro (foz12S)

The Walk

A walk through woodland and tracks via Zambujeiro

From a subdued start at the Foz cemetery, the walk picks up pace as it courses through the dirt-packed, tree lined path toward the Variante Atlântica (Atalantic road). After a brief stop at the curbside, the walk continues on the other side of the Variante Atlântica with a fairly steep climb up to the grassy plateau above Foz and Serra. On the plateau, walkers meander along dirt/sand/grass tracks before descending to the hamlet of Zambujeiro. After a short interlude on tarmac, the walk then returns to a dirt, tree lined track and climbs back-up to the plateau, passing a picturesque spot with a Parque de Merendas (picnic park) with running stream. The walk is circular, returning to Foz via a different track from the walk start, and descends steeply back into Foz. The track, in parts, could be muddy and puddled if rain has fallen recently; as a result, walking sticks may help those who rely on them.

Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Cemetery at Foz do Arelho*	39.435872, -9.207676

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Map

NB. No map available

Coffee Stop

No coffee stops on the walk, but plenty of cafés in Foz de Arelho

Notes

* Directions: From Caldas da Rainha, take the minor road which takes you to the centre of Foz do Arelho. As you enter the town you will cross a speed bump. Continue for two hundred metres and you will come to a cross roads where you turn right. On the right hand corner you will see a sign to the Cemitério; opposite, on the left hand side you will see some recycling boxes. After the turn the cemetery wall can be seen straight ahead. Coming from the centre of Foz do Arelho you will see a sign on the left hand side as you leave the centre. Turn left as indicated by the sign.
Walk leader: David 939054085
david@silvercoastwalks.com

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Nadadouro Water Tower walk (foz10S)

The Environs of Nadadouro’s Water Tower

From the water tower in Nadadouro, to the shores of the lagoon; from lagoon shore to peaks and
hamlets in the Parish. Walkers meander along sandy, tree lined tracks, branch strewn paths in
forested areas and tramp some tarmacked surfaces, while skirting agricultural allotments. A few
moderately steep gradients will be climbed, however, nothing too daunting. Remember to duck
while passing under bowed trees on the lagoon shore path. (On a previous walk some years ago,
one lady saw stars as she lay on the ground looking up at the sky). In a couple of instances, the
track doubles back on itself but for only short distances. The need to pay attention to where one
places his/her feet in the forested areas, is imperative – easy to trip and do damage. Also, it is recommended that you protect yourself from the mosquitos !!

Wednesday 20/11 10:00

Foz do Arelho, Serra do Bouro, SHORT WALKS

Meeting and start point

R. do Cais, Nadadouro

39.4128471, -9.178279295

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Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hours

Coffee stop

At least two coffee shops in Nadadouro village and several in Foz – the choice is yours / ours

Details

NB. A walk map is not currently available.

Notes

Walk leader: David
939054085
david@silvercoastwalks.com

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From Shore to Suburbia and Back (foz09S)

A walk through tree lined tracks from Nadadouro

From the sandy shore of the lagoon to the suburban streets of Nadadouro via tree lined tracks, the walk is a relatively light stroll in the Nadadouro / Foz area. After the start of the walk at the parking area by the Cais da Lagoa, the walk heads to a small beach and then across a small headland, where the ground underfoot may be a little damp, so good footwear advised. The walk then turns away from the lagoon, climbing up along a tree lined dirt track to the suburban heights of Nadadouro. Once at the top, the walk continues to meander through various types of walking surfaces. In two brief sections, the walkers will back track on themselves. The walk is circular, with walkers descending another tree lined track to where cars are parked.

Wednesday 06/11 10:00

Foz do Arelho, Serra do Bouro, SHORT WALKS

Meeting and start point

Cais da Lagoa, Rua do Penedo Furado, NADADOURO

39.4048106, -9.1976789

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Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hours

Coffee stop

At least two coffee shops in Nadadouro village and several in Foz, including some on the shore of the lagoon — the choice is yours / ours

Details

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

Notes

Walk leader: David
939054085
david@silvercoastwalks.com

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Foz do Arelho and around (foz08S)

Foz do Arelho, Serra do Bouro, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 2 October 2024 10:00

The Walk

A walk through woodland and hills from Foz do Arelho

Walk is approximately 7km long, primarily over earthen, tree lined trails. There is one fairly steep, but short, hill plus a couple of quiet tarmac road sections.

Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Cemetery at Foz do Arelho*	39.435872, -9.207676

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Map

NB. No map available

Coffee Stop

No coffee stops on the walk, but plenty of cafés in the town

Notes

* Directions: From Caldas da Rainha, take the minor road which takes you to the centre of Foz do Arelho. As you enter the town you will cross a speed bump. Continue for two hundred metres and you will come to a cross roads where you turn right. On the right hand corner you will see a sign to the Cemitério; opposite, on the left hand side you will see some recycling boxes. After the turn the cemetery wall can be seen straight ahead. Coming from the centre of Foz do Arelho you will see a sign on the left hand side as you leave the centre. Turn left as indicated by the sign.
Walk leader: David 939054085
david@silvercoastwalks.com

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Espinheira & Serra do Bouro (seb03S)

The village of Espinheira and slopes of Serra do Bouro

The walk is initially along quiet roads through wooded countryside and a village, followed by a short stretch on a main road. We then make a fairly steep climb up the slopes of the Serra do Bouro – good views – and descend fairly gently to a second village with quiet road walking back to the start point. If it has been raining, there will water on the steep climb, so walking shoes & poles maybe necessary.

Wednesday 14/08 10:00

Serra do Bouro, SHORT WALKS

Car meeting and start point

Church Square in Serra do Bouro

39.455700, -9.180892

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Timing

The walk is about 5,5 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours

Coffee Stop

There are no coffee stops on the walk

Details

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

Notes

Walk leader: Denise Gray
denise@silvercoastwalks.com
911581248
Directions to meeting point:
From Caldas da Rainha take the fast road to Foz do Arelho (through the industrial estate). At the rocky roundabout turn right, signposted Serra do Bouro. You pass a quarry entrance on your left and about 1km further on you come to a cross roads. Go straight across – sign posted São Martinho do Porto, Igreja & Cemitério – and after 200 metres turn into a parking area on the left just before the church. There is a bandstand in the parking area. This is the meeting point. The church is in a place called Granja.
From São Martinho do Porto go to Salir do Porto and leave the main road by turning left after the roundabout to go through Casais do Salir. You descend into the valley and drive through woodland. As you exit the woodland you will see a church on your right and a village sign for Granja. Turn right into a parking area just after the church. There is a bandstand in the parking area. This is the meeting point. If you come to a cross roads turn round.

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Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro (foz07S)

Foz do Arelho, Serra do Bouro, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 8 May 2024 10:00

The Walk

A walk through woodland and hills from Foz do Arelho

The walk follows tracks through the countryside between Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro. We cross the main Foz do Arelho road two times, but there is no other road walking. The walk follows earthen tracks which may be muddy. There is a fairly long climb into the the hills of Serra do Bouro with good views of the countryside. The final part of the walk is through woodland.

Timing

The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Cemetery at Foz do Arelho*	39.435872, -9.207676

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

No coffee stops on the walk, but plenty of cafés in the town

Notes

* Directions: From Caldas da Rainha, take the minor road which takes you to the centre of Foz do Arelho. As you enter the town you will cross a speed bump. Continue for two hundred metres and you will come to a cross roads where you turn right. On the right hand corner you will see a sign to the Cemitério; opposite, on the left hand side you will see some recycling boxes. After the turn the cemetery wall can be seen straight ahead. Coming from the centre of Foz do Arelho you will see a sign on the left hand side as you leave the centre. Turn left as indicated by the sign.
Walk leader: Denise Gray 911581248
mike@silvercoastwalks.com

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Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro (foz07S)

Foz do Arelho, Serra do Bouro, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 14 June 2023 10:00

The Walk

A walk through woodland and hills from Foz do Arelho

Timing

The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Cemetery at Foz do Arelho*	39.435872, -9.207676

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

No coffee stops on the walk, but plenty of cafés in the town

Notes

* Directions: From Caldas da Rainha, take the minor road which takes you to the centre of Foz do Arelho. As you enter the town you will cross a speed bump. Continue for two hundred metres and you will come to a cross roads where you turn right. On the right hand corner you will see a sign to the Cemitério; opposite, on the left hand side you will see some recycling boxes. After the turn the cemetery wall can be seen straight ahead. Coming from the centre of Foz do Arelho you will see a sign on the left hand side as you leave the centre. Turn left as indicated by the sign.
Walk leader: Mike Gray
mike@silvercoastwalks.com

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Boa Vista, Cidade and Woods (seb02S)

Serra do Bouro, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 3 May 2023 10:00

The Walk

A walk by the cliff top and woods at Boa Vista

A walk by the cliff top and woods at Boa Vista near to the Estrada Atlântica between Foz do Arelho and Salir do Porto.

We will walk a short distance along the Estrada Atlântica (a fast but not busy road) then follow a track to the cliff edge. This track can be muddy and slippery following rain. We continue back to the Estrada Atlântica and cross it to descend into Cidade and then along quiet roads to the woods near to Boa Vista. We leave the woods at the village of Boa Vista and return to the cars.
The tracks in the wood are firm with some sand and some descents with loose stones and ascents. Part of the walk is through long grass so appropriate footwear is advised.

Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Meet at the lookout point (Parque de Merendas) off the Estrada Atlântica on the Foz do Arelho side of Boa Vista. Boa Vista is to the north of Foz do Arelho, on the coast road to Salir do Porto.	39.476315, -9.190998

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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

Notes

Walk leader: Chris Coell
chris@silvercoastwalks.com

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Granja, Espinheira, Zambujeiro (seb10AS)

Walk location: The villages of Granja, Espinheira and Zambujeiro.

Originator: John

The Walk: The walk is initially along quiet roads through Granja, then Espinheiro, followed by road and track to Zambujeiro and then a fairly steep, short climb through part of the Serra do Bouro. Quiet roads & open fields and woodland.

Timing: The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs.

Car Meeting Point: Church Square in Serra do Bouro at 10:30 am. For directions see the Notes below.

Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°27’20.52″N Longitude 9°10’51.21″W
Decimal Deg: Latitude 39.455700° Longitude -9.180892°

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 are no coffee stops on the walk.

Notes: Directions to meeting point:
From Caldas da Rainha take the fast road to Foz do Arelho (through the industrial estate). At the rocky roundabout turn right, signposted Serra do Bouro. You pass a quarry entrance on your left and about 1km further on you come to a cross roads. Go straight across – sign posted São Martinho do Porto, Igreja & Cemitério – and after 200 metres turn into a parking area on the left just before the church. There is a bandstand in the parking area. This is the meeting point. The church is in a place called Granja.

From São Martinho do Porto go to Salir do Porto and leave the main road by turning left after the roundabout to go through Casais do Salir. You descend into the valley and drive through woodland. As you exit the woodland you will see a church on your right and a village sign for Granja. Turn right into a parking area just after the church. There is a bandstand in the parking area. This is the meeting point. If you come to a cross roads turn round.

Contact: See the walks’ email for contact telephone numbers or send an email from the web site.

Last Walked: 08/05/2019

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Ramble in the Woods (seb11L)

Walk location: The pine and eucalyptus woods in the Caldas da Rainha valley near Serra do Bouro.

Originator: John

The Walk: This is a circular, woodland walk to Boa Vista. The first part is flat with some gentle hill climbing on the second half. Underfoot the ground is sometimes firm and other times loose sand and puddles. There is some walking on quiet roads.

Timing: The walk is about 9.5 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs.

Car Meeting Point: Church car park in Serra do Bouro at 09:30 am. For directions see the Notes below.

Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°27’20.52″N Longitude 9°10’51.21″W
Decimal Deg: Latitude 39.455700° Longitude -9.180892°

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

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: There are no coffee stops on the walk

Notes: Directions to meeting point:

From Caldas da Rainha take the fast road to Foz do Arelho (through the industrial estate). At the rocky roundabout turn right, signposted Serra d Bouro. You pass a quarry entrance on your left and about 1km further on you come to a cross roads. Go straight across – sign posted São Martinho do Porto, Igreja & Cemitério – and after 200 metres turn into a parking area on the left just before the church. There is a bandstand in the parking area. This is the meeting point.

From São Martinho do Porto go to Salir do Porto and leave the main road by turning left after the roundabout to go through Casais do Salir. You descend into the valley and drive through woodland. As you exit the woodland you will see a church on your right. Turn right into a parking area just after the church. There is a bandstand in the parking area. This is the meeting point. If you come to a cross roads turn round.

Contact: See the walks’ email for contact telephone numbers or send an email from the web site.

Last Walked: 19/04/19

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