Walk (140):Monday 16Jan2017:Pedreira/Barragem/Lavada (CLOSED
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 11:35 am
Walk is now closed.
Degree of difficulty ( scale 1 to 5 ) : 2 Moderate...some say borderline 2.5!
A variant on a walk we have done a few times , but not since November 2015 : a steady incline through a forest, 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 (2013) but we will ignore the ascent to the trig point , so time should be just under 2.5 hours.....in November 2015 it was 2h 20m.
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.
Co-ordinates; N37.214343, W8.394780
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.
There is no charge.
Please indicate below if you are intending to come, as numbers may have to be limited.
The Cafe Retiro dos Pescadores does have a small dining room, though we have never eaten there. We will either decide on the day to "give it a go", or try somewhere else.
Any questions, please ask or ring 282 380015, before 0900 or after 6pm after 8 January 2017.
Degree of difficulty ( scale 1 to 5 ) : 2 Moderate...some say borderline 2.5!
A variant on a walk we have done a few times , but not since November 2015 : a steady incline through a forest, 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 (2013) but we will ignore the ascent to the trig point , so time should be just under 2.5 hours.....in November 2015 it was 2h 20m.
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.
Co-ordinates; N37.214343, W8.394780
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.
There is no charge.
Please indicate below if you are intending to come, as numbers may have to be limited.
The Cafe Retiro dos Pescadores does have a small dining room, though we have never eaten there. We will either decide on the day to "give it a go", or try somewhere else.
Any questions, please ask or ring 282 380015, before 0900 or after 6pm after 8 January 2017.
