Circuit of Fórnea, Serra dos Candeeiros (sec17L)
Date & Time
Friday February 16 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 about 10 km and is expected to take about 3.5 hrs.
Car meeting and start point
Place | Coordinates |
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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 09:15 | 39.546318607024844, -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