SHORT WALKS

Weekly Short walks in the Silver Coast region

Famalicão to Serra de Pescaria and back (fam05S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 27 September, 10:00

The Walk

A short walk from Famalicão on the shrubby slopes of Serra de Pescaria

The walk is along beaten-earth tracks and a stretch of quiet road. The countryside is hilly with a long ascent at the start and one fairly steep, shorter section. The countryside is open with low shrubs and some pine and eucalyptus trees. In wet weather some of the tracks may be muddy and slippery. Bring your poles and wear waterproof shoes.

Timing

The walk is about 6,5 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
At the big parking place next to the cemetery which lies just behind the farmácia of Famalicão*
39.533936, -9.083311
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

Coffee can be obtained at the end of the walk in Famalicão

Notes

  • Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
  • georges@silvercoastwalks.com
  • * Coming from São Martinho or Alfeizerão the farmácia is on the right hand side at the beginning of the village of Famalicão; the turn into the parking area is about 50 metres before the farmácia. You may see the cemetery as you enter Famalicão about 100 metres back from the main road.

Praia Salgado / Serra dos Mangues (pes02S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday September 20, 10:00

The Walk

Beautiful walk with great sea views

Starting from the Praia do Salgado beach access parking lot we walk along the beach to the gravel road that goes up to the Salgado Mirador. Next we walk along the Mangues headland trail to the point where we can overlook Praia do Gralha. From there we take the gravel road (Estrada do Chães) back to the Salgado Mirador and connect with the litoral trail that goes down to Salgado at a more gradual slope than the gravel road. This takes us all the
way back to the starting point

Timing

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

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates

Praia do Salgado beach access parking
39.54680652308871, -9.11021721947204
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

After the walk near Salgado Beach parking

Notes

  • Walk leader: Flynn Wendling
  • flynn@silvercoastwalks.com

Famalicão – Circle to Rebolo & Back (fam02S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday September 6, 2023 10:00

Famalicão

The Walk

From Famalicão, rollercoaster to Rebolo & back

The walk starts along quiet roads, before crossing the motorway and transitioning to sandy tracks. The route is then a bit of a rollercoaster ride up and down hills which are steep in a few places. Poles are recommended for those who need them, and if it’s wet the lanes may become muddy so good walking footwear would be advised. We are surrounded by pine and eucalyptus woodland and later follow the motorway for a while on route to Rebolo. Then we cross back over the motorway and follow a quiet road and tracks back to the start point.

Timing

The walk is about 8 km and is expected to take about 2.25hrs

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
At the big parking place next to the Famalicão  cemetery which lies just behind the farmácia. Coming from Sao Martinho or Alfeizerão the farmácia is on the right hand side before you reach the centre of the village of Famalicão. You should take a right turn off the main road about 30 metres before the farmácia. You may see the cemetery as you enter Famalicão about 100 metres back from the main road.39.534269, -9.083181
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Map

NB.  Distance on the map is not displayed 100% correct. The walk is around 8km. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Coffee Stop

In Famalicão at the end of the walk

Notes

  • Walk leader: Mike Gray
  • mike@silvercoastwalks.com

Azenhas do Vale de Paredes & Azeiche Mine (alc07S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday August 30 2023 10:00

The Walk

Nice walk nearby Pataias and Praia de Parades da Vitoria

Praia de Paredes da Vitoria is 6 km west of the town of Pataias. This is a combination of two of the trails from Percursos Pedestres em Terras de Cister – PR16 and PR17 – Alcobaça
Municipality.

The route begins in Vale de Paredes, in the garden near the Etar building. We’ll continuethrough the valley along Rua dos Moinhos which leads to over a dozen water mills dating back to the 18th century; the mills were used for grinding cereal. The route continues along the road along the valley and ends near a water collection station. Not far beyond this point, we will walk up a steepish sandy incline to go across the former pine forest areaheading towards Praia de Paredes da Vitória. From there we will drop down and return along the beach to our starting point but visiting the Azeiche Mine ruins (dates back to1843) along the way.

To read more about this walk visit these links:
https://www.cm-alcobaca.pt/pt/27274/pr17-acb—azenhas-do-vale-de-paredes.aspx
https://www.cm-alcobaca.pt/pt/27273/pr16-acb-mina-do-azeiche.aspx

Timing

The walk is around 6 to 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hours.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
The parking bay just off Avenida Nossa Sra. da Vitoria, Paredes da Vitoria.39.699819, -9.04978
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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, especially a coffee or lunch, after the walk, we willgather at Bar da Praia which is on the beach and near the car parking area.

Notes

  • The walk is rated at an easy level but there are parts where the terrain is rough getting down to the beach so walking poles are recommended.
  • The weather is expected to be fine so please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
  • Walk leader: Warren Yee
  • warren@silvercoastwalks.com
  • 912 767 973

Salir do Porto Headland (spo20S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday August 23 10:00

The Walk

The headland above Salir do Porto

The first part is through woodland and shrubs and may be overgrown in places.  We then follow the cliff in a northerly direction and reach a viewpoint with magnificent views along the coast and inland before passing across valley – a walking pole may be needed here on a steep, short descent.  Then we head inland with views of the lagoon at São Martinho do Porto.

Timing

The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
The meeting point is along a side road on the south side of Salir do Porto.
From Salir do Porto drive uphill towards Foz do Arelho and at the top of the hill turn right onto a side road. There is a row of modern holiday houses on the left. Drive for 150 metres to an open area where there is parking. 		39.491537 -9.162070
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

In Salir do Porto at the end of the walk

Notes

  • Walk leader:

Arelho Lookout to Covão dos Musaranhos (lag03S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday August 16, 2023 10:00

The Walk

A short linear walk along part of the south side of the head of the Óbidos lagoon.

We make a short climb to a picnic area then descend some steep steps to the lagoon, cross a bridge and walk through mud flats on a raised walkway. We then follow a track along the edge of the lagoon. The final half km stretch is along the road and care is needed. The tracks are completely flat apart from the short ascent at the start.

Ensure you have protection from mosquitoes if needed. Bring your binoculars if you want to observe any birds.

Timing

The walk is about 5+ km and is expected to take about 1.75 hrs, plus extra for coffee.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Car park at the Covão dos Musaranhos café/restaurant by the lagoon on the road to Bom Sucesso. This is set in pine trees on the south side of the lagoon in a wide inlet; you may have been to a BBQ function there. We will car share to the walk start point.
39.387928,  -9.226050
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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, but we can take a coffee at the end. The coffee place has open air seating and is set in pine trees next to the lagoon.

Notes

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

Aljubarrota & Cadoiço (alc12S)

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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

PlaceCoordinates
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
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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:

Bouro woodland walk (bou06S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday August 2, 2023 10:00

The Walk

The woods at Bouro woodland

The walk follows sandy tracks through woodland and cultivated fields. There is no road walking. The sand is very loose in places and in wet weather there will be the occasional puddle.
There are no hills.

Timing

The walk is about 6 km and will take about 1.5 hours

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Meet at open grassy area by the railway road crossing on the road into Bouro at 10.00 am.
There is ample parking space. See the Notes section below for directions.
39.468610, -9.151315
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

No coffee stops en-route. After the walk, the swimming pool at Salir do Porto beach.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Mike Gray
  • mike@silvercoastwalks.com
  • From Salir do Porto, drive over the railway line towards the The Nascer do Sol restaurant towards Tornada/Caldas da Rainha. From Nascer do Sol, you pass another restaurant on the left and drive for about 1.5km, At the end of some green fencing (around the strawberry fields) on the right hand side, you then turn right onto a road signposted to Bourro. The parking area is about 0.5km along that road by the railway crossing.

Calhau (north Nazaré) to Sitio (naz08S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday July 26, 2023 10:00

The Walk

The pine woods at Calhau and close to Praia do Norte

The first part is downhill through pine woods, followed by a section of quiet road and then uphill across open land with fine views along the coast. The next stage of the walk is uphill into the square at Sitio, we go along the road which leads to the fort on the headland. The final stage is partly on pavements through Sitio. Underfoot the ground is sandy and then a firm path.

Timing

The walk is about 6.5 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates

The lay-by on the road next to the Lidl supermarket
The meeting point is on the northern side of Nazaré. Coming from the south side take the road from Nazaré to Marinha Grande (N242). The road by-passes Nazaré centre and ascends a long hill. At the top of the hill you come to a roundabout where there is a signpost to the Modelo supermarket (turn left at the roundabout). You join a dual-carriageway and after 100m you will see Lidl on the right and Modelo on the left. There is lay-by parking on both sides of the dual-carriageway.
39.611942, -9.063856
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

At the end of the walk.  There are several cafés in Sitio.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Warren Yee
  • warren@silvercoastwalks.com

Baleal Beach ‘n Bluffs (pen01S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday July 19, 2023 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk from the island from Baleal north along the beach to Praia Almagreira

A circular walk from the island from Baleal north along the beach to Praia Almagreira returning along the bluffs above the beach to the starting point. The outward path is on the beach which is hard packed and easy to walk. The return is along the path on the bluffs overlooking the ocean followed by a walk to the seaward tip of Baleal to the chapel. The starting point for the hike is at the parking lot on Baleal Island just across the beach via a narrow causeway, there is more parking on the shore just across from the island. You can drive directly to the parking lot on the island or park on the shore and walk across the causeway to the starting point. This walk is almost completely flat, but as mentioned above, it is only recommended that you attempt it at or near low tide.

The following link shows the tide forecast for the areas near this walk.

https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/Peniche-Portugal/tides/latest

There is absolutely NO shade on this walk so bring sun protection.

Timing

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

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Parking area on Baleal (turn left immediately after crossing from the mainland to the “island” via the beach road.)39.373869, -9.341050
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

There are several cafes and restaurants on and near Baleal for post walk refreshments or lunch.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Flynn Wendling
  • flynn@silvercoastwalks.com
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