Walk 6 March 2023 : Western Funcho : CLOSED

[Geoff]

Walk is now closed.

A walk we haven't done, I don't think , for about 18 months.

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!!

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. New people have taken over since Maria moved back to Casa da Vinha. Early reports were a bit variable, but later ones highly recommended it. It was certainly full when we went past the other day. Cost of standard lunch is about 11€ ( so 12€ incl tip) but there were some alternatives to standard dishes, at a premium : you obviously woulds need to pay extra for those.

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.

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.

NB The weather forecast for next week doesn't look too good, but it is likely to change. If it's just a drizzle, we will no doubt walk, so bring some wet weather gear.

Please advise if you are intending to come, and whether you want lunch

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 1 November.

[Rick@Carvoeiro]

Rick & Debbie for the walk and lunch please.

[Dafmie]

David and Mieke please

[Lowthian]

Colin Sharon and Wendy for and lunch please.

[JerryManuel]

Morning Geoff, Della and Jerry for walk and lunch.
Thanks!

[KBB]

Hi Geoff
Karen and Caroline for walk and lunch.
Thank you!
Karen

[frankiva]

I would like to do the walk and lunch.
Thanks
Frank

[Geoff]

& Tricia & ER who can't log in at moment...
PS But now aren't coming

[Linda and Russell]

Please add Linda and Russell and Toby dog for the walk only. Thanks

[pinkypuffin]

Jen and Z’s for walk please x

[MikeAlmond]

Yes please Geoff.

Thanks,

Mike

[Geoff]

Walk is now closed.

[Bertie8500]

Hi. Please let me know if anyone cancels. Thanks Mags

[Geoff]

Hi. Please let me know if anyone cancels. Thanks Mags

As a non-luncher, will squeeze you in Mags......esp as Frank not now coming.
Geoff

[Bertie8500]

Thanks.