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Walk around Cóz and Montes (alc19S)

Date & Time

Wednesday 23 April 2025 10:00

The Walk

A 7 km circular walk around Cóz and Montes

There are several places of interest that hikers can visit, including the Monastery of Santa Maria de Coz. The monastery was considered by many historians to be one of the richest female Cistercian monasteries. In this place, the first religious community dates back to the 16th century.

Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Car park behind Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Cós	39.60265391153209, -8.956065502173345

Map

NB. The map shows a linear walk – we will do a circular version which is about 7km.

People walk at their own risk. Normally we start at 10:00, but check the weekly announcements for confirmation.

Of course you can do the walks on your own as well. Just download the GPX file.

Dog owners may bring their well behaved pets. Owners are responsible for their pets. Dogs must be kept under control on a short (max. 2m.) leash at all times and must be well socialised with people and other dogs.

Coffee Stop

Possibly in the village at the end of the walk. If the church at the Convento is open it is worth a visit.

Notes

Walk leader: Julian

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Ribeira do Pereiro (alc06S)

Wednesday 16th April, 2025 at 10.00 am / Car share at 9.30 am .

Walk location: A 7 km walk at Ribeira do Pereiro and the edge of Montes.

Originator: John

The walk: Along tracks and roads with one quite steep, long ascent on an uneven track and one long descent, so wear good shoes and bring your walking poles and water. We walk along a quiet road and tracks through the village of Ribeira do Pereiro then uphill through open countryside to the edge of the village of Montes then downhill to the start point.

Timing: A 7 km walk: about 2 hrs.

Car meeting point: Meet & park for CAR SHARE at the industrial park ( with ” Jorge Viera ” ) on the Valado dos Frades side of the A8 auto-estrada roundabout (junction 22) at 9.30 am. See the Notes section below for directions.
We then drive 10 km to the walk start point.

GPS for parking at parking places on industrial estate .
Decimal Deg: Latitude 39.589759 Longitude -9.014934

Walk start point: The start point is in a parque merendas (picnic spot) on the edge of Alpedriz.

Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°37’41.81″N Longitude 8°57’30.35″W
Decimal Deg: Latitude 39.628332° Longitude -8.958480°

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: Local coffee places are Casal de Areia and Povoa.

Notes: To get ” Jorge Viera ” near Valado dos Frades, leave the A8 at junction 22 – signed Nazaré & Alcobaça. Turn right at the first roundabout and follow sign to Nazare. At next roundabout turnright into industrial area – You will see ” Jorges Viera ” on your left – drive past & park on the road further along.
Ôr coming from Alcobaça, go straight across the above roundabout.
Or coming through Valado dos Frades the industrial estate with ” Jorge Viera ” is on your left before the auto-estrada roundabout

Contacts: Leader – Chris Coell

Last Walked: 17/05/2017

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Salir do Porto Headlands / Chapel / Dune (spo22S)

Salir do Porto, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 09/04/25 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk along the coastal path and inland on sandy tracks

The route starts/ends at the parking area across from the swimming pools in Salir do Porto. It begins with a short walk through the streets of Salir do Porto to the access road to the headland. It follows a gravel road on an uphill grade and passes a couple of windmills. Next the path veers off of the road onto a dirt track and begins a doward slope toward the coast. When it reaches the coast the track turns into a winding, more or less level trail and hugs the coastline winding through coastal scubs with magnificent views of the ocean and coastline.

The trail loops around to the gravel access road to the Chapel of Saint Ann (Capela de Santa Ana). After visiting the chapel, the path turns off of the gravel road into the scrub covered dunes and follows a sandy path to the top of the Salir do Porto Dune.

There are views of Salir do Porto and São Martinho do Porto from the top of the dune. From here you can choose to take a short cut to the completion of the walk by walking / running / tumbling / etc. down the dune, or you can follow the less adventurous path in this trail.

Please Note: We may do a few variations to the route below, so the walk maybe a little longer up to 7km & 2 hours.

Timing

The walk is about 5.5 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs.

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Parking area in front of the Salir do Porto swimming pools	39.500750, -9.151379

Walking route

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 Salir do Porto Pools Cafe

Notes

Originator: Flynn Wendling

flynn@silvercoastwalks.com

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Circular walk near São Pedro de Moel (NAZ11S)

Nazaré, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00

Circular walk near São Pedro de Moel (NAZ11S)

The Walk

Through countryside near São Pedro de Moel and back along the beach

We start by heading inland along sandy tracks before joining quiet roads. Then we follow well marked tracks and climb to a nice viewpoint overlooking woodland and the surrounding area. From there we descend for a short distance on a very steep, sandy track, through some rough ground before connecting with a quiet road. The road takes us through woodland and leads us to the beach just north of São Pedro de Moel. We follow the beach, and then the coastal promenade to make our way back to the Lighthouse at São Pedro de Moel. Walking boots/shoes and walking poles (for those who need them) are recommended.

Timing

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

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
The lighthouse at São Pedro de Moel	39.764446, -9.030449

Map

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

Coffee Stop

At the “Old Beach” en route

Notes

Walk leader: Mike Gray
mike@silvercoastwalks.com

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An Inland walk close to the lagoon shore – Arelho (foz11S)

A gentle circular walk from starting point to finishing point. The walk is along sandy / dirt tracks
through wooded areas and open agricultural land (grape vines, fruit trees etc). Some tarmac will be
waked for a short stretch. While the walk is within yelling distance of the lagoon, the lagoon is not
insight at any time during the walk. This walk is neither long nor arduous, but maybe extended a little on the day.

An Inland walk close to the lagoon shore – Arelho

Wednesday 26/03/2025 10:00

SHORT WALKS

Meeting and start point

R. Principal Óbidos, Arelho

39.385109, -9.185103

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 5.25 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hours

Coffee stop

Neptune coffee shop in Arelho (also good for lunch)

Details

NB. A walk map is not yet available

Notes

Walk leader: David
939054085
david@silvercoastwalks.com

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Praia da Lagoa de Obidos (lag15S)

The walk starts in Aldeira das Pescadores, following the Ecopista da Varea de Rainha with a nice view over the Lagoa de Obidos and then return via Poça Pequeno to our start location.

The walk is about 5.5km and is mostly flat on sandy paths and small calm urban roads

Wednesday 19/03 10:00

Óbidos Lagoon, SHORT WALKS

Meeting and start point

We come together at the parking at the end of road M573 – Avenida de Praia in front of the restaurants Mercado and Bica da Lagoa, all in the location Aldeina das Pescadores

39.4229, -9.2240

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 5.5 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours

Coffee stop

After the walk at Mercado and also Patio de Lagoa

Details

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

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
+32 477 516370

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São Martinho to Macarca (smp05S)

São Martinho do Porto, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 12 March, 2025 10:00

The Walk

From São Martinho do Porto, on sandy tracks towards Macarca and return

The walk is mainly along sandy tracks, with loose sand in places, but expect some muddy spots after rain. The walking is on flat ground, goes through pine and eucalyptus woodland and open fields to Marcarca. We then we walk a short distance along the road before heading towards Vale do Paraiso along more tracks. There is then a further stretch of walking on a quiet road before rejoining tracks to head back to the start point.

Timing

The walk is about 7.5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours.

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Plenty of parking along a lane and quiet estate at the walk start point in São Martinho. Coming from São Martinho, drive straight over the roundabout by Intermarche supermarket heading towards Famalicão on the N242. After about 0.5km take the 1st right into the estate, turn left and then 1st right to the end of the estate to arrive at the start point for the walk.	39,5170908, -9,1206891

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

There are no coffee stops along the walk.

Notes

Walk leader: Denise Gray 911581248
mike@silvercoastwalks.com

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Percurso do Carvahal (obi11S)

Percurso do Carvahal – largely follows PR2BBR

The circular 7 km walk starts at the sanctuary of Senhor Jesus of Carvalhal and will take us on sandy tracks and quiet roads through orchards of pear, apple and apricot trees as well as vineyards. There will be a short incline before reaching the villages of Barro Lobo and later Carvalhal before returning to the Parque de Merendas and our start point. The route largely follows the Alltrails route PB2BBR, for more information see link: PR2 BBR – Percurso do Carvalhal, Leiria District, Portugal – 3 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Please be reminded it is recommended that dogs are kept on a short leash at all times.

Wednesday 05/03/25 10:00

Óbidos, SHORT WALKS

Meeting and start point

Senhor Jesus of Carvalhal

39.28273,-9.13603

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hours

Coffee stop

None available on the walk

Details

Notes

Walk leader: René
Mobile: 963 919 923
rene@silvercoastwalks.com

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Famalicão – Rebelo & Raposos (fam09S)

Circular Walk from Famalicão to Rebolo, Raposos & back

It is initially through flat farmland to Rebolo and then climbs steeply to Raposos on good road ways (almost no traffic).
At Raposos there are fine views of Sao Martinho do Porto, Salir de Porto and the coast. We walk through Raposos and then descend through farmland and a wooded valley back to Famalicão.

Wednesday 26/02/25 10:00

Famalicão, SHORT WALKS

Meeting and start point

Parking place next to the Famalicão cemetery which lies just behind the Farmácia.
Coming from Sáo Martinho or Alfeizerão on the N242 the Farmacia is on the right hand side at the beginning of the village of Famalicão. The cemetery is about 100 meter back from the main road.

39.534269, -9.083181

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 6.4 km and is expected to take about 2 hours

Coffee stop

At the social centre near the Car Parking place.

Details

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

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
+ 32 477 516370
georges@silvercoastwalks.com

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Vale Furado – Paredes de Vitoria – Mina (naz07S)

Walk through the forrest towards Paredes de Vitoria

The walk starts at the parking in Vale Furado and follow the road towards the Estrada Atlantica. From there we walk through the forrest towards Paredes de Vitoria and finally return back to Vale Furado via Mina following the coastel road. The walk has a minimum height difference and we walk either on local roads or sandy pads.

Wednesday 19/02 10:00

Nazaré, SHORT WALKS

Meeting and start point

Vale Furado
From Nazaré, the N242, follow Sitio and there follow the Estrada Atlantica for 7,5 km and there is a sign “Vale Furado”. Turn left (if you come from Nazaré) and continue the small asphalt road for 1 km till the end where you see some houses, there is also the parking.

39.684525, -9.057345

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

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

Coffee stop

After the walk

Details

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

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
georges@silvercoastwalks.com

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