Serra dos Candeeiros

Arrimal, Arco de Memória and Serra de Lua (sec30L)

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Date & Time

Friday 5 May 2023 10:00

The Walk

A long walk from Arrimal in the Serra dos Candeeiros – between Rio Maior and Porto do Mós.

The walk is along fairly rough tracks and some tarred roads. The first part (6 km) includes one fairly gentle, but long ascent of about 150 metres in height. We return to the start point and continue the walk on the other side of the valley (7.5 km) with another long ascent to the top. The terrain is limestone with open views along fairly rough tracks and some tarred roads and may be overgrown in places.

Timing

The walk is about 13.5 km and is expected to take about 4 hrs, plus any extra for stops.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
At the small lake (Pequena Lagoa) in the Centre of Arrimal nearby the social centre*39.492747, -8.876500

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

Take sufficient drink. The social club at the finish point is not always open

Notes

  • Walk leader: Chris Coell
  • chris@silvercoastwalks.com
  • * 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.
    • 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 the easy route is the IC9 and south on the IC2 then left through Vale do Ventos.

Circuit of Fórnea, Serra dos Candeeiros (sec17L)

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Date & Time

Friday 10 March 2023 10:00

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

PlaceCoordinates
A lay-by on the right side (N243) opposite a left turn to Alcaria 39.56888150707948, -8.794270865303801
Optional Car sharing from Alcobaça
At the Parque Verde next to Pingo Doce at 09:1539.546318607024844, -8.970233336428308

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

Alvados to Sao Bento (sec20L)

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Date & Time

Friday 10 February 2023 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk from the church in Alvados to Sao Bento, and then back via a different route

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.

Timing

The walk is about 14 km and is expected to take about 4 hrs.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Next to the church in Alvados (post code 2480-032)39.54819750487221, -8.771260233346208

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 de Mós

Notes

Walk location: A valley and ridge walk by Porto do Mós.

Originator:  Morag

The Walk:  The first part of the walk follows a valley then a steep climb from the valley to the top of the ridge with views to the west and east.  This walk is a small variation on the route for sec??L with a different start point.

Timing:  The walk is about 12 km and is expected to take about 3.5 hrs

 

Car Meeting Point:  At the start point of the Ecopista at 10 am.  The Ecopista is signposted from the main road coming from the IC2. There is side of the road parking by the last houses on the way up if you are uncomfortable with driving on the gravel section. You can call Morag on her mobile number (967660318) if you have difficulty locating the meeting point.  The coordinates, below, show the location of the side of the road parking.

Deg, Min, Secs:   Latitude  39°35’48.94″N  Longitude   8°49’56.01″W
Decimal Deg:      Latitude  39.596928°       Longitude  -8.832225°

Walk Start Point:  At the parking space on the Ecopista. 

Contact:  Morag 967660318

Last Walked:  25/10/2019.

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

 

Web page in construction

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

Web page in construction

Walk location: A circular walk from Alqueidão da Serra to Reguengo do Fetal

Originator: Jose Palma – ViewRanger

The Walk:  

Timing:  

 

Car Meeting Point:  The Intermarche supermarket in Porto do Mos at 09:00.

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Walk Start Point:  The walk published on the ViewRanger site shows a start point at Covas Altas.  This walk shows a start point at the Roman Road near Alqueidão da Serra, which should be easier to find and with parking space.

Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude N Longitude W
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Coffee Stop:  

Notes:  

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

Last Walked:  

Walk location: Bezerra, Serra dos Candeeiros

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

 

Web page in construction

Walk location:  

Originator:  Jose Palma from ViewRanger

The Walk: 

Timing:  The walk is 13.77 km and is expected to take about 4 hrs.

Car Meeting Point:  

Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude N Longitude W
Decimal Deg: Latitude  39.44475°  Longitude  -8.72963°

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

Coffee Stop:  

Notes:  

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

Last walked:  New walk.

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