Walk : 28 April 2010

[Geoff]

There are 2 options for this , depending on support.

1. About 3 hours in the hills beyond Silves. It can be quite steep in places. Spectacular views. I will post directions if there is sufficient support for this.

2. Around the Ilha do Rosario , it should take about 2 hours & is easy(ish)......nearly all flat but there is a gentle hill to climb. Distance about 9km or 5 miles. It is similar to the "Sunflower Landscapes" walk or the Julie Stratham walk , but we will cut across the centre of the "island" to get magnificent views.
Directions: from CVO , cross the bridge into Silves & turn left on the R124towards Montchique/Portimao. After a little under 5 km you will see the Mira Rio cafe & restaurant on your left after a sharpish right hand bend. Parking is at the cafe , which is handy for a drink after!

Start at 1000 in either case.
Stout trainers/boots & a bottle of water required! Take your binoculars if you are a bird watcher. A walking pole would be very helpful if we go for the first option.

No charge of course.

Pleaase advise preferences!

[snowbirds]

Our preference is for Option 2. Sorry we cannot join you on the April 22nd walk.

[Geoff]

Option 2 it is then.....as long as we can get out there, we have already had one flight cancelled due to the Icelandic ash.

[Geoff]

Just to confirm, we are out here ( first easyjet out of Bristol) and walk is on for tomorrow. Lovely weather

[snowbirds]

We will be there, looking forward to it.

[Geoff]

Lovely walk , but only with The Snowbirds.