Walk Thursday 3 May 2012: Benagil

[Geoff]

A gentle introductory walk for the May walking season.

This is a circular walk, along the beatiful coastline from Carvalho to Marinha beaches, combined with the countryside behind. About 2 to 2.5 hours. Some uphill gradients , but nothing terribly steep. There will be some loose shale on some of the cliff paths.
Wear walking boots or stout trainers, and bring some rainwear, just in case. Walking poles are useful.
Shorts are not recommended , as some of the shrubs can be scratchy!
No charge, of course.

Directions : meet by beach bar at Benagil at 1000.
Parking should be OK, that time of year, on the steep down road. Alternatively, parking is available at the top.

I expect you all know how to get to Banagil. If not, then drive up restaurant hill and carry straight on for a couple of miles, pasing the Tivoli Almansur on your right. Just before Rocha Brava, turn left signposted Banagil & follow signs for another 2 or 3 miles.

Please indicate below if you expect to be able to come.

If weather is bad or you are unsure of anything, please ring 282 380015 before 0915.

Geoff

[EMM]

It is a good area to walk with some spectacular cliff formations. need a head for heights but worth it.

[Geoff]

need a head for heights

Not that much of one ! Hope to see you there EMM?

[djprescott]

Hi Geoff,
Hazel and I would love to join you on the walk on 3rd May 2012 at Benagil.

It will be good to meet up with 'old walking friends' again!

Dave

[Geoff]

Hi David & Hazel....look forward to meeting up again.

[EMM]

need a head for heights

Not that much of one ! Hope to see you there EMM?

Depends how close to the cliff edge you like to get !!

[bradybunch]

I would love to join you on Thursday 3rd May for your walk from Benegil.See you there 10a.m

[Geoff]

Look forward to meeting you

[Bruce Wallis]

We have elderly family members staying.....so wont be joining you on this walk.

Hopefully we will make the next one

B&J

[dennisg]

We have elderly family members staying.....so wont be joining you on this walk.

Hopefully we will make the next one

B&J

Your younger siblings?

[Geoff]

We had a beautiful day for walking and welcomed newcomers Linda and Mansell, and welcomed back David & Hazel along with faithful stalwarts of Rob, Maureen and Nick :9 in all.

[bradybunch]

Returned last Thursday from a lovely months holiday .
Thank you all for making me feel so welcome on the Benagil Walk. It was so nice to meet you all. Hope to do it again sometime. Thank you Geoff and Sue for organising such a lovely walk with good companions.

[Geoff]

Glad you enjoyed it Linda, hope to see you again.

[djprescott]

Hi Geoff and fellow walkers! It was good to meet up again and meet up with new friends.
I have added a few informal pics.

Hope to see you all again soon.

Dave & Hazel

[djprescott]

............and a couple more!