The Walk
Cela Velha, across the valley, up the ridge to Casal Mota
The starting point is Cela Velha in front of the railway station. The first part is on quiet roads across the valley through agricultural fields and then a climb up the coastal ridge to Casal Mota. After a short break the route descends by road to the valley near to the river Alcoa followed by a flat walk on quiet roads across the valley fields.
Timing
The walk is about 11 km and is expected to take about 3 hrs
Car meeting and start point
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| The railway station in Cela Velha (see notes) | 39.55310766618746, -9.054858268521956 |
Map
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
Coffee Stop
In Cela Velha at end of walk
Notes
- Walk leader: Chris Coell
- chris@silvercoastwalks.com
- From São Martinho do Porto and Alfeizerão take the road to Nazaré. Pass through Famalicão and after about 3 to 4 km turn right to Cela Velha. You will cross the railway line after about 1km. Continue on the main road which turns to the left; after about 0,5 km you come to an open area with a modernist sculpture; turn left and you will see the station 50 metres in front.
- From Cela Nova go downhill (in a westerly direction) to Cela Velha which is at the bottom of the ridge. In the centre of the village you will see an open area with a modernist sculpture and you will see the station 50 metres in front. The main road turns left at this point.