WALK -MONDAY 30 MARCH 2026 - HUNTING LODGE

[Linda and Russell]

Linda and Russell will be leading this walk into remote countryside up in the foothills of Monchique. The start is nicely shaded and flat and then we head up a gradual hill until we come to a small baragem and the hunting lodge. Then we loop round the valley heading mostly downhill whilst enjoying the amazing views. The walk is on wide dirt paths and the distance is 10 km, medium/hard grade 4. Bring a pole if you use one for some of the downhill sections and water crossings. Rules: wear good footwear, bring a drink, walk at your own risk and no charge.

Meeting point: Cafe Pasto Riba E Serra, Rasmalho. Meeting time: 9.45am.

Directions to meeting point: Exit the N125 at Portimao following the sign to Monchique. At the roundabouts keep following the sign for Monchique. You will come onto the N266, then pass a petrol station on the left. After a km you will come into Rasmalho and the cafe is on the left hand side.

Please park on the right hand side as we will car share to the start of the walk which is 4 km further along the road. We drive down a dirt road to the parking area.

The cafe should be open for coffees before the start.

Please indicate below if you will be joining us for the walk and if you are staying for lunch as numbers are limited to 20 walkers. Contact number on the day is: 0044 796 0552618.
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[mikeandkaren]

Thanks for organizing this. Mike and Karen for the walk, no lunch.

[Alison&Neil]

Alison and Neil for the walk please but not for lunch. Thanks

[Francesca]

Francesca for the walk only please.

[Don]

Hi Linda,

Don for the walk only please. Thanks!

[dgmtpr]

Hi Linda & Russell,

Dan & Trudy for walk, thanks for organizing!

[dgmtpr]

Oops, no lunch for Dan & Trudy

[London123]

Hi Linda and Russell,
Ian for the walk, no lunch.
Thanks for organising.
Ian

[Rick@Carvoeiro]

Debbie for the walk only please.

[Don]

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Water proved to be no obstacle!

[Don]

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The many and the one...

[Don]

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Spectacular views as advertised!

[Geoff]

Looks lovely...lunch?.....from a cold UK
Geoff