Walk Thursday 14 May 2015 : Barragem do Funcho
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 2:55 pm
This is a longer walk than usual at just over 2.5 hours hours.
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) .
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 0930 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 2/2.5 kms and park on the right , opposite and just past the O Grilho restaurant which is on the left.
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. 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 29 April).
Please note : Whilst the O Grilho has a nice sunny terrace for a pre/post coffee/beer, the reports on the new owners lunches are not good. However, the Casa da Vinho in the village is well recommended for a 7.5/8€ prato do dia.
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) .
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 0930 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 2/2.5 kms and park on the right , opposite and just past the O Grilho restaurant which is on the left.
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. 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 29 April).
Please note : Whilst the O Grilho has a nice sunny terrace for a pre/post coffee/beer, the reports on the new owners lunches are not good. However, the Casa da Vinho in the village is well recommended for a 7.5/8€ prato do dia.
