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Extra walk : Thursday 29 November, 2012, Pedreira

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:38 pm
by Geoff
Hi all
This is an extra walk, the last of the year for us, so please come and make it memorable. It is also a new walk ; we are pretty sure we can remember the way, but don't be too surprised at the odd hesitation!

It's just over 2 hours, a nice walk through orange groves by a stream, and through some forest....but also a couple of climbs, not too steep, well rewarded with beautiful views! Some parts of the descent are a bit steep, so walking poles advisable.

Directions:
From CVO, go over Silves bridge and right on N124 for about 4.9kms, driving past 2 cafes, one called " Casa de Pasta a Norinha" and one " Taberna da Norinha" , both on the left hand side of the road.

Turn left at a sign saying " Pedreira , Pinheiro e Garrado" and drive 0.4kms : turn left and park opposite Cafe Retiro dos Pescadores.

NB Do NOT turn left on N124 at the earlier sign saying just " Pinheiro e Garrado" , which is before the 2 cafes.

Start 10.00 am.

Wear stout trainers/walking boots....a walking pole would be useful. Sunhats hopefully recommended, but some wet weather gear might come in handy. Please note that the walk will be cancelled of the weather is poor.

All walks at your own risk.

Pleae indicate below if you are intending to come.

Any qs, ring 282 380015, before 0900 or after 6pm.

Hope to see you!

Geoff

Re: Extra walk : Thursday 29 November, 2012, Pedreira

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:51 am
by gerrit
Hi Geoff,

That is a pity (anyhow for me) but we arrive only thursday in the afternoon. So I missed all the novemberwalks.
Happens when you are used to follow your better half :oops:

Gerrit

Re: Extra walk : Thursday 29 November, 2012, Pedreira

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:59 am
by Geoff
hi Gerrit......sorry we have missed you.....hope to see you next year....Geoff

Re: Extra walk : Thursday 29 November, 2012, Pedreira

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:01 am
by Geoff
PS
I am reminded that thursday is a hunting day, but think it should all be OK.....we will be on good tracks and visible.....Geoff

Re: Extra walk : Thursday 29 November, 2012, Pedreira

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:47 am
by Geoff
The november walking season ended on a high, welcoming 2 new walkers, Caroline & Karen , making 12 intrepid souls who tested this walk and approved....despite some steep descents! Bit windy at the top, but views were magnificent.....time was only 1h 50m , so will need to find a 10/20 minute loop to add to this!
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Re: Extra walk : Thursday 29 November, 2012, Pedreira

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:11 pm
by HampshireRich
Geoff wrote:The november walking season ended on a high, welcoming 2 new walkers, Caroline & Karen , making 12 intrepid souls who tested this walk and approved....despite some steep descents! Bit windy at the top, but views were magnificent.....time was only 1h 50m , so will need to find a 10/20 minute loop to add to this!
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What is that old tart doing lying on the ground? :P :P

Re: Extra walk : Thursday 29 November, 2012, Pedreira

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:47 pm
by cumbria sue
HampshireRich wrote:
Geoff wrote:The november walking season ended on a high, welcoming 2 new walkers, Caroline & Karen , making 12 intrepid souls who tested this walk and approved....despite some steep descents! Bit windy at the top, but views were magnificent.....time was only 1h 50m , so will need to find a 10/20 minute loop to add to this!
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What is that old tart doing lying on the ground? :P :P
it makes him look slimmer at full stretch.......(only jokeing)
my smilies are on but they won't work