Walk 13 January 2020 ; Baragem de Funcho. CLOSED

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Geoff
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Walk 13 January 2020 ; Baragem de Funcho. CLOSED

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Walk is now closed as there are enough people.

It's a just over 2.5 hours and it has a couple of steady inclines, but is otherwise predominantly flat(ish)......unless you want to detour to the trig point ( which 5 of us have done in the past, and adds about 15mins).....and gives great views of the barragem.

Difficulty ( on a scale of 1:5) : most is 2 (moderate) but a short part is 3(energetic)....and the trig point diversion is cat 4!!

Best part, hopefully, is a return to O Gralha for lunch, which has recently reopened and has had good reports.

Start : 10.00.....but please be there by 0945 if you want a coffee and order lunch.

Duration :about 2 hours 30 mins.

Optional lunch at O Gralha. Cost is about 9.5€ but charge will be 12€ to include tip & charity contribution.

Dogs. Dogs are allowed as long as they are under control and are quiet.

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.

It may be easier to meet here at 09:25.....the start of the walk is another 10 minutes drive away.

If you want to meet at the start of the walk itself, then 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 , drive through the village and the O Gralha is one of the last buildings on the left. please park opposite.

Map ref : 37.2534693 N,8.3454438W

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 cancellation note on this site by 0830 on the day of the walk.

Please advise if you are intending to come, and whether you want lunch and whether you wish to meet at the N124 turn-off or at the cafe.

Due to the recent increase in numbers, I am limiting this walk to a max of c20 people.

Any questions , please ask or ring 282 380015 preferably between 1800-1900 or before 0900, but not before 3 January.
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Re: Walk 13 January 2019 ; Baragem de Funcho

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Geoff, please put me down for walk and lunch. Will meet at the cafe.
Merry Christmas!
Don.
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Re: Walk 13 January 2019 ; Baragem de Funcho

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Walk and lunch please Geoff. I'll meet you at the cafe.

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Please put David down for walk and lunch. Mieke should be away that day.

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Linda and Russell for walk and lunch please. Thanks
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Re: Walk 13 January 2019 ; Baragem de Funcho

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Dawn and Jon for walk and lunch.
Thanks Jon
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Re: Walk 13 January 2019 ; Baragem de Funcho

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Hi Geoff,

Please include me for the walk and lunch. I'll meet you at the restaurant. Claire will still be in the UK.

Thanks David J.
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Merry Christmas everyone - Aileen and I for the walk and lunch please.
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Carol & I for walk and lunch please.


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Mags & Bertie the dog for the walk. Thanks.
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Re: Walk 13 January 2019 ; Baragem de Funcho

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Graham and Ruth for walk and lunch please.
Happy Xmas/Feliz Natal/Nadolig Llawen to all
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Re: Walk 13 January 2019 ; Baragem de Funcho

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we will meet at the turn off at 9.25-thanks
Graham and Ruth
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Re: Walk 13 January 2019 ; Baragem de Funcho

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we will meet at the turn off at 9.25-thanks
ok...see you there

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Re: Walk 13 January 2019 ; Baragem de Funcho

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Hi Geoff John and I will join you for walk and lunch. Many thanks Susan
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Re: Walk 13 January 2019 ; Baragem de Funcho

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John and myself for the walk and lunch please. See you at the cafe Ren x
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