Walk Monday 27March 201 (no.150):Barragem de Funcho (CLOSED)

[Geoff]

WALK IS NOW CLOSED


Yes, I know we did it in November , but it's quite likely that we will have a very different group of walkers this time...it's also my 150th walk and probably Russell & Linda's last walk of the season, and it would be nice to finish at the Casa de Vinho.

It's a just over 2.5 hours and it has a couple of steady inclines, but is otherwise predominantly flat(ish)......unless you want to detour to the trig point ( which 5 of us did last time and adds about 15mins).....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)....and the trig point diversion is cat 4!!

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 0925 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 1 km until you come to Casa de Vinha on the right....please park on the road or in the carpark at the back.

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 20 March).

The Casa de Vinha does a good prata de dia for about 8€.

GPS: 37.2459699N, 8.3596881W

[rjmartin]

We would like to come if possible. Richard & Gerry

[MacAlpine]

Yes please for Rod & Gail; lunch also

[Linda and Russell]

Please add us in for walk and lunch Linda and Russell. Thanks Geoff. My favourite place to eat.

[williew]

Plus Willie and Carol , and Susan and Colin, including for lunch

[Josephine]

Mary M

[Bobjb]

Yes please for walk and lunch - Bob & Maggie

[pauljb]

Paul & Maggi, should be there - arr. Sunday. We look forward to seeing you all.

[Buddypair]

Yes please for only Helen, Nigel will be in the UK.

[Sandy]

Gordon and I would like to do this thanks Geoff.
Sandy

[Geoff]

Walk is now closed.

[Sandy]

Correction, it'll be just me..

[Geoff]

...squeezing in Ossie & Gill...and Rose

[Geoff]

hi all...just to say that the weather forecast for Silves area tomorrow seems to show 50% rain......will decide tomorrow morning, so please check here tomorrow.

PS update at 5.30pm sunday...now only 25% chance tomorrow....

[Buddypair]

Hi Geoff, going to give tomorrow a miss, not keen on walking and getting wet. Helen