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Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho : CLOSED
Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho : CLOSED
WALK IS NOW CLOSED.
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 have done in the past, 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!!
Start : 10.00.....but please be there by 0945 if you want a coffee and order lunch.
Duration :about 2 hours 30 mins.
Optional lunch at O Gralha. Cost was about 9.5€which, with tip & charity contribution, came to about 12€. However, i understand the menu has changed to more a la carte , rather than prata de dia. I'll try & find out a bit more about costs and post them later when we are out there...unless someone can find out please? NB....See Willie's post below, we'll be there!
Dogs. Dogs are allowed as long as they are under control and are quiet.
Directions : drive from CVO 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 want to meet at the start of the walk itself, then drive in the direction of the Barragem for 1km when there is a cafe on the left ( A Rainha): 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 , drive through the village and the O Gralha is one of the last buildings on the left. please park opposite.
Map ref : 37.2534693 N,8.3454438W
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.
Please advise if you are intending to come, and whether you want lunch
Due to the recent increase in numbers, I am limiting this walk to a max of c20 people.
Any questions , please ask or ring 282 380015 preferably between 1800-1900 or before 0900, but not before 1 November.
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 have done in the past, 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!!
Start : 10.00.....but please be there by 0945 if you want a coffee and order lunch.
Duration :about 2 hours 30 mins.
Optional lunch at O Gralha. Cost was about 9.5€which, with tip & charity contribution, came to about 12€. However, i understand the menu has changed to more a la carte , rather than prata de dia. I'll try & find out a bit more about costs and post them later when we are out there...unless someone can find out please? NB....See Willie's post below, we'll be there!
Dogs. Dogs are allowed as long as they are under control and are quiet.
Directions : drive from CVO 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 want to meet at the start of the walk itself, then drive in the direction of the Barragem for 1km when there is a cafe on the left ( A Rainha): 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 , drive through the village and the O Gralha is one of the last buildings on the left. please park opposite.
Map ref : 37.2534693 N,8.3454438W
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.
Please advise if you are intending to come, and whether you want lunch
Due to the recent increase in numbers, I am limiting this walk to a max of c20 people.
Any questions , please ask or ring 282 380015 preferably between 1800-1900 or before 0900, but not before 1 November.
Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Place reserved for Wendy....
Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Bruce, Julia, Carol & I had lunch at O Gralha on Tuesday and it was superb. Set lunch at 9.5 euro with pork, mixed grill, liver and various fish on offer. With extra drinks we paid 11 euros a head. Highly recommended, esp the liver and onions. Very nice young couple running it.
Willie W
Willie W
Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Sue and I for the walk only please Geoff.
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Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Walk for me please Geoff.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Walk and lunch for John, Susan and our son David please Geoff. Many thanks Susan
Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Yummy, my favourite....thanks Willie, we'll def be going there.assume it's still Wednesday closing?Highly recommended, esp the liver and onions.
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Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Hi Geoff, We would like to join you for the first time - Carolyn & Rob and we would like lunch as well.
Look forward to meeting
Thanks Carolyn
Look forward to meeting
Thanks Carolyn
Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
I thought you were the Carolyn who came on our first walk back in 2009 ? ......but if not, look forward to meeting you both!We would like to join you for the first time
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Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
We 'Carolyns' are quite a rare breed so can understand the confusion . We have never been in a position to do a walk before - so looking forward to it
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Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Ruth and Graham for walk and lunch please Geoff
Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Paddy and I for the walk and lunch please.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Jen, Linda, Russell and woofs x
Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Hello Geoff.
Could you put Graeme & Marian down for the walk & lunch.
Regards,
Graeme
Could you put Graeme & Marian down for the walk & lunch.
Regards,
Graeme
Re: Monday 8 November 2021 Western Funcho
Walk is now closed......but squeezing Kevin in...and Isabel.