Walk: Tusday 26 November 2019 . Silves Farmhouse. CLOSED
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 5:35 pm
Walk is now closed as we have enough people.
An invigorating walk through the backhills of Silves , with quite a lot of ups and downs, some quite steep, but with some lovely views. Please note the walk is on a Tuesday as the restaurant is now closed on a monday.
Degree of Difficulty ( scale 1:5 ) : 3 Energetic
Start:10.00 am
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF START POINT, SEE BELOW
Directions : Drive to Silves, go over bridge and turn left on N124. After about 1km, you will pass the Continente suprmarket on the right hand side. Drive another 400m and turn right, almost doubling back on yourself.
Drive straight on for about 800 m ( going past the prison, the big white block on the left with barbed wire)......you will then come across some massive earthworks, turn left ( no option) and after about 50m , park on right : should be plenty of space. We will start from the Tributo Cafe
GPS : 37°11'29.7"N 8°26'46.7"W
Usual caveats: all walks are at your own risk, and we do not walk if it is pouring with rain.....I will endevour to put any cancellation note on this site by 0830 on the day of the walk.
Walking boots/stout trainers , walking pole(s), hats and water recommended. No charge, of course.
Please indicate below if you can come as we will limit numbers to 20. Please also state if you want lunch.
Optional lunch at Mira Rio, a short drive away for 10€......which includes lunch (7.5€, tip and balance to charity, see new lunch price policy at viewtopic.php?f=39&t=27800
An invigorating walk through the backhills of Silves , with quite a lot of ups and downs, some quite steep, but with some lovely views. Please note the walk is on a Tuesday as the restaurant is now closed on a monday.
Degree of Difficulty ( scale 1:5 ) : 3 Energetic
Start:10.00 am
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF START POINT, SEE BELOW
Directions : Drive to Silves, go over bridge and turn left on N124. After about 1km, you will pass the Continente suprmarket on the right hand side. Drive another 400m and turn right, almost doubling back on yourself.
Drive straight on for about 800 m ( going past the prison, the big white block on the left with barbed wire)......you will then come across some massive earthworks, turn left ( no option) and after about 50m , park on right : should be plenty of space. We will start from the Tributo Cafe
GPS : 37°11'29.7"N 8°26'46.7"W
Usual caveats: all walks are at your own risk, and we do not walk if it is pouring with rain.....I will endevour to put any cancellation note on this site by 0830 on the day of the walk.
Walking boots/stout trainers , walking pole(s), hats and water recommended. No charge, of course.
Please indicate below if you can come as we will limit numbers to 20. Please also state if you want lunch.
Optional lunch at Mira Rio, a short drive away for 10€......which includes lunch (7.5€, tip and balance to charity, see new lunch price policy at viewtopic.php?f=39&t=27800