Walk Monday 20 January 2014 : CANCELLED

[Geoff]

PLEASE NOTE THIS WALK I NOW CANCELLED.....I HAVE A BAD BACK!!

Please note this is quite a long walk, about 3 hours, quite steep in places , is quite strenuous & is not suitable for everyone!

Another variant on a walk we have done a few times.....but the first 50 minutes of the walk is quite steep on loose scree....then a nice gentle downhill slope to the barragem and a flat walk back along the lavada. There is one stretch ( about 50m) along a narrow trail through some scrub, so you might prefer not to wear shorts!

Some may recall that we did this in November and took over 3.25 hours , but we will now ascend to the trig point anti-clockwise, which should reduce overall time to around about 3 hours, give better views BUT will be steeper!

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 meet at Cafe Retiro dos Pescadores. Please do not park right in front of the cafe : there is limited parking on the opposite side of the road,but best to park after you turn off the N124 but before you actually turn left.

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. I shall put a note on this website at about 0830 that morning, 0900 at the latest.

All walks at your own risk.
Because of the increased numbers on the current walks, please indicate below if you are intending to come.

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

Geoff

[paulcarolsmeaton]

Sorry Geoff, me and Carol will be giving Monday's walk a miss. It looks too strenuous for us. Will watch the website and catch you the Monday after. All the best Paul and Carol.

[Jaylay]

We will not be coming either. Bill and Jackie

[Geoff]

Hi Paul & Carol & Jackie Bill.....better to know now than half way up!!!.....will choose something less hilly next week...thanks for letting me know....Geoff

[carriej]

Hi Geoff,I'm planning to come,weather permitting,Caroline Jennings

[28teacher]

Hi Geoff, length & climbs no problem but for me the social side has won over the physical exercise as not everyone will be able to do this one, we're off for a wander round the Ilha de Rosario instead.(Back in plenty of time for lunch!) Catch you on the next one. Su & Mike xx

[Nipazur]

Hi Geoff, I plan to come if weather becomes more stable and if we get more people willing the same, Nina

[williew]

We'll see you there
Willie and Carol

[Geoff]

Very sorry, but have had to cancell this as have a bad back.....hope to resume next week!

[etsac]

Hello Geoff.
We are sorry to hear about your back and hope that it soon improves.
Take care and no gardening for a while!!
Best wishes.
Trish and Alan

[carriej]

Shame but hope your back better soon,Caroline

[Nipazur]

Hope you get better soon and will be fit for next week! Nina

[Geoff]

Just heard that about 5 people never saw the cancellation , but Terry led them on a walk to the barragem.....many thanks for that.