Walk:Saturday 3 Januarey 2015:Barragem do Funcho....CLOSED
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:05 pm
Welcome to the new walking season , hope to meet friends old and new!
This is a longer walk than usual at almost 3 hours.....partly because we now start this walk at Casa da Vinha in the village, rather than cafe O Grilhao on the outskirts. It has a couple of steady inclines, but is otherwise predominantly flat(ish)......unless you want to detour to the trig point.....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) .
As we won't be back till about 1pm, you may want to sample the Prato do Dia at the Casa da Vinha : we have eaten there before and it is well recommended. Prato do dia was €8 if I recall. We will need to indicate to the restaurant the numbers for lunch before the walk, so please respond below if you intend to eat there, or advise on the day.
NB. We are checking that the restaurant is open on 3 January and hope to be able to confirm this next week.
Directions : drive from Carvoeiro 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 like, we can meet you here at 0920 and you can follow us to the start point, but please indicate below if you want us to do this.
Drive in the direction of the Barragem for 1km where there is a cafe ( A Rainha) on the left: 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 for about 1.5/2kms and park in the village by Casa de Vinha (on your right). Please park opposite the cafe if you can.
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.
Walking boots/stout trainers , walking pole(s), hats and water recommended. No charge, of course.
Please advise if you are intending to come and whether you will want lunch. Due to the increase in numbers on these walks last season, we are having to restrict the numbers to the first 20 people who state below that they intend to come.
Any questions , please ask below or PM me or ring 282 380015 preferably between 1800-1900 (but not before 2 January).
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED AND IS CLOSED TO ANY MORE PEOPLE
This is a longer walk than usual at almost 3 hours.....partly because we now start this walk at Casa da Vinha in the village, rather than cafe O Grilhao on the outskirts. It has a couple of steady inclines, but is otherwise predominantly flat(ish)......unless you want to detour to the trig point.....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) .
As we won't be back till about 1pm, you may want to sample the Prato do Dia at the Casa da Vinha : we have eaten there before and it is well recommended. Prato do dia was €8 if I recall. We will need to indicate to the restaurant the numbers for lunch before the walk, so please respond below if you intend to eat there, or advise on the day.
NB. We are checking that the restaurant is open on 3 January and hope to be able to confirm this next week.
Directions : drive from Carvoeiro 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 like, we can meet you here at 0920 and you can follow us to the start point, but please indicate below if you want us to do this.
Drive in the direction of the Barragem for 1km where there is a cafe ( A Rainha) on the left: 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 for about 1.5/2kms and park in the village by Casa de Vinha (on your right). Please park opposite the cafe if you can.
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.
Walking boots/stout trainers , walking pole(s), hats and water recommended. No charge, of course.
Please advise if you are intending to come and whether you will want lunch. Due to the increase in numbers on these walks last season, we are having to restrict the numbers to the first 20 people who state below that they intend to come.
Any questions , please ask below or PM me or ring 282 380015 preferably between 1800-1900 (but not before 2 January).
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED AND IS CLOSED TO ANY MORE PEOPLE
