Walk 20 February 2023 : Funcho : CLOSED

[Geoff]

Walk is now closed.

A lovely walk by the Western Barragem do Funcho. Most of it is flat(ish) but perhaps 20% is hilly.....nothing too severe, but it probably merits a "3" category for that part.

Start : 10.00...but please be there by 0945 if you want to order lunch

Duration :about 2 hours 30 mins.

Optional lunch at Casa de Vinha ....Maria used to run the Casa de Vinha, then moved to Messines, then back to O Gralha for some time, now back at Casa de Vinha...not sure of cost, assume about 12-14 €.

Degree of difficulty ( scale 1:5) : 3, energetic for 20%, 1, easy for 80%.

Directions : drive from CVO to Silves, go over the bridge and turn right and follow the N124 for about 7 kms until you see a turning on the left signposted "Barragem do Arade 3 kms".......the signpost is in a small triangular traffic island, which has a large palm tree on it.

Drive in the direction of the Barragem for 1km when there is a cafe on the left ( A Rainha): turn right, signposted Canestros and Gregorios.

Drive through both Canestros and Gregarios for 3kms then make a sharp left turn, almost doubling back on yourself.

Drive for 2kms until you come to a T junction at the top of the hill, turn right and drive through the village : the Casa de Vinha is about half way through village on right. There is a small carpark at back.

Usual caveats - all walks are at your own risk, and we do not walk if it is pouring with rain.....I will endeavour to put any amendment note on this site by 0830 on the day of the walk.

Please advise if you are intending to come. I am limiting this walk to a max of 20 people.

Any questions , please ask or ring 282 380015 preferably between 1800-1900 or before 0900.

[Dafmie]

Yes , David and Mieke would like to join,
Thanks Geoff!

[etsac]

Thanks Geoff.
Trish and Alan for walk and lunch please.

[iwaddington]

Ian,Margaret and 2 Ellen’s for walk and lunch.Thanks Geoff.

[MikeAlmond]

Walk and possibly lunch for me Geoff.

Thanks,

Mike

[Lowthian]

Colin Sharon and Wendy for walk and lunch please.

[frankiva]

We would love to do the walk and lunch. Looking forward to it.

Frank and Iva

[Linda and Russell]

Linda and Russell for walk and lunch please.

[pinkypuffin]

Jen and Z’s for walk please

[Bertie8500]

Mags for the walk.

[Geoff]

and Jerry & Della....and Gill ( walk only)...walk now closed.

[MikeAlmond]

Hi Geoff,

Apologies but i’m not going to be able to do the walk tomorrow. Been ill for the past week and not fully recovered yet. Hope to see you next week.

Mike

[etsac]

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Our estimed leader to the fore.
Good walk and even better lunch!

[Geoff]

Nice day for walking , 22 with 17 lunchers and 4 dogs...6 pointed cistus spotted...

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The tranquility spoilt by...

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2 h 45 mins, an extra special lunch (15€ ) with ham and cheese covers...

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Ros, a CVO walker from back in the day popped in to say hello....

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Whilst Sonia played tricks with Alan, including a foaming coffee...

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and Sharon proved that white wine was as acceptable as red..

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Ellen found this...anyone's?

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[Geoff]

Jen says it's hers.