Serra dos Candeeiros

The Walk

The walk is initially on the flat, and then starts a medium ascent on the edge of the ridge.

The walk is initially on the flat, and then starts a medium ascent on the edge of the ridge. Once on top of the ridge we walk to the edge of the amphitheatre, see photo above, with excellent views down the steep slope. We make a further, steep climb and then descend via a track into a valley and return to the start point.

Timing

 The walk is abut 10 km and is expected to take about 3.5 hrs.

Car meeting and start point

Map

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

After the walk in Porto do Mós

Notes

• Walk leader: Chris Coell
• chris@silvercoastwalks.co

Walk location:  Walk in the hills near to Porto do Mós – the northern Gateway to the Serra dos Candeeiros.

Originator:  John

The Walk:  The first 2,5 km is downhill along a stream valley . We cross the main road near to Porto do Mós and make quite a steep climb out of  the valley, followed by an undulating track then uphill to Alcaria.  We walk through Alcaria on quiet roads, mostly downhill, back to the walk start point.

Timing:  The walk is about 11km and is expected to take about 4 hrs

Car Meeting Point:   We meet at the Intermarché supermarket on the edge of Porto do Mós at 09:15 am. There is a 15 minute drive to the walk start point.

Deg, Min, Secs:  Latitude 39°35’56.54″N Longitude 8°49’27.00″W
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Walk Start Point:  A lay-by on the right side opposite a left turn to Alcaria.
From Porto do Mós take the road signposted Mira d’Aire and after 5.25 km you will see a parking space on the right with a sign board indicating the start point for walk PR6.

Deg, Min, Secs:  Latitude 39°34’7.67″N Longitude 8°47’39.29″W
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NB.  The one or 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 is a restaurant in Alcaria and a bar at the finish point.

Notes:  Directions to Porto do Mós – Intermarché supermarket From the IC2/N1 follow signs to Porto do Mós (you will see the castle). As you enter the town from the south side you will see an Intermarché supermarket on the RHS, next to a roundabout.

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

Last Walked:  28/07/2019

Walk location:   Near Alcobertas

Originator:  John

The Walk:  The first part is based on a walk documented in the Guia Percursos Pedestres for the Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiras (PNSAC) as walk PR2 – Rio Maior.It involves a long (350m) climb – steep and uneven in places – almost to the ridge where the wind turbines are placed.  Good boots and poles are recommended.

The next 2 km is a flat walk on the top of the ridge followed by a steep, rocky, descent to Chãos.  On the way we pass an entrance to a cave.

From Chãos there is a short stretch of road then a gentle descent down a path back to the start.

Timing:  The walk is about 11.5 km and is expected to take about 4 hrs.

Car Meeting Point:  At Olho de Agua, just outside Alcobertas, at 09:30 am.

Deg, Min, Secs:  Latitude 39°25’34.97″N  Longitude   8°54’20.38″W
Decimal Deg:     Latitude  39.426381°      Longitude   -8.905661°

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

NB.  The flag on the map above shows 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.

Coffee Stop:   In Chãos near the end of the walk.

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

Last Walked:  21/02/2020

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Walk location:  A linear walk from Alcobertas in the Serra dos Candeeiros – between Rio Maior and Porto do Mós.

Originator:  John

The Walk:  The first part is based on a walk documented in the Guia Percursos Pedestres for the Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiras (PNSAC) as walk PR2 – Rio Maior.It involves a long (350m) climb – steep and uneven in places – almost to the ridge where the wind turbines are placed. There is a 1.25 km section of quiet road then another ascent along a track to the highest point of the walk. The rest of the walk is downhill following footpaths.

Timing: The walk is about 11 km and is expected to take about 4 hrs.

Car Meeting Point:  At 09:00 am at the small lake (Pequena Lagoa) in the Centre of Arrimal. There is a large social centre almost opposite the lake. Note that there are two lakes separated by 1 km so look for the social centre. See the Notes section for directions to Arrimal.  Arrimal is about 45 minutes by car from the Caldas da Rainha area.

Deg, Min, Secs:   Latitude 39°29’34.21″N  Longitude 8°52’34.59″W
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Walk Start Point:  We drive to Olho de Água on the outskirts of Alcobertas. This place is a small, open area with a small area of water which is the source of a stream.
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Deg, Min, Secs:   Latitude 39°25’35.54″N  Longitude 8°54’20.13″W
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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:  Take water. The social club in Arrimal may be open at the finish point.

Notes:  Arrimal is situated to the east of the IC2 main road, about half way between Rio Maior and Porto do Mós. It lies in a valley on the eastern side of the long ridge of the Serra dos Candeeiros hills.

From Caldas da Rainha head for Rio Maior and take the IC2 north, direction Leiria. And after about 20 km turn right onto a minor road signposted Vale de Ventos and Arrimal.

Vale de Ventos is at the top of the ridge and then you descend into a valley to Arrimal. You enter Arrimal at the southern end. The lake (Pequena Lagoa) is at the northern end of Arrimal.

From São Martinho do Porto head for Nazaré and take the IC9 towards Tomar.  Leave the IC9 for the IC2 south and after about 10 km turn left signposted Vale de Ventos and Arrimal. See the paragraph above for directions to Arrimal.

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

Last Walked:  30/12/2016

Originator: John

The Walk:  The walk is along fairly rough, hilly tracks over limestone terrain with open views. This is not a marked walk and Google Earth satellite maps will be used for navigation.

Timing:  The walk is about 12 km and is expected to take about 4 hrs.

Car Meeting Point:  At 09:30 am at the small lake (Pequena Lagoa) in the centre of Arrimal. There is a large social centre almost opposite the lake. Note that there are two lakes separated by 1 km so look for the social centre. See the Notes section for directions to Arrimal.
We will leave some cars in Arrimal and car share to Bezerra.

Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°29’34.00″N Longitude   8°52’35.22″W
Decimal Deg:    Latitude 39.492586°      Longitude  -8.876586°

Walk Start Point: The football ground at Bezerra.

Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°33’14.05″N Longitude 8°50’37.68″W
Decimal Deg:    Latitude 39.553902°      Longitude -8.843800°

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: The social centre in Arrimal may be open at the finish point.

Notes:  Arrimal is situated to the east of the N1 main road, about half way between Rio Maior and Porto do Mós. It lies in a valley on the eastern side of the long ridge of the Serra dos Candeeiros hills.

From Caldas da Rainha head for Rio Maior and take the N1 north, direction Leiria. And after about 20 km turn right onto a minor road signposted Vale de Ventos.

From São Martinho do Porto the easiest route is via the IC9 to the IC2, then turn southwards on the IC2.  And after about 9.5 km turn left onto a minor road signposted Vale de Ventos.

Vale de Ventos is at the top of the ridge and then you descend into a valley to Arrimal. You enter Arrimal at the southern end. The lake (Pequena Lagoa) is at the northern end of Arrimal.

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

Last Walked: 22/03/2019