This is the new walk we recced at the end of November...it still needs a bit of refining, but hope to have done that by the due date!

Track is fairly undulating, nothing (too!) steep, with minimal loose scree. The final descent is a bit steep. Lovely countryside, plenty of orange groves, nice views from the top.

Duration about 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on final route chosen!

Meet at Cafe Casinhas at 1000.

Directions:
From CVO, drive to Silves and go over bridge, turn right.
At the roundabout, follow the N124 in direction of Messines.
After about 400m, almost opposite the Galp petrol station on your left, turn right on to " Turismo Rural".
Follow this for about 2.5 kms, when you will see the Cafe Casinhas on your right......they don't open till 1100 but will be open when we get back and apparently do a good Prato de Dia.

Walking boots/stout trainers recommended and walking poles.

Usual caveats - all walks are at your own risk, and we do not walk if it is pouring with rain...no charge, of course...I will endeavour to put any cancellation note on this site by 0900 on the day of the walk.

Please advise if you are intending to come.

Any questions , please ask or ring 282 380015 preferably between 1800-1900 or 0800-0900....but not before 3 January 2014!!

Coming out on 6th Jan so will miss your walk and nice looking meal on the 4th and the walk on the 6th. See you on the 13th. A Happy New Year to everyone - Willie & Carol

We arrive on the 13th so will miss your walk Geoff. Look forward to catching up with everyone on the 20th. Happy New Year to all.
Penny & Brian

Hi Willie & Carol....and Penny & Brian....and a Happy New Year to you all too, look forward to catching up...Geoff

We're also back on 6th so look forward to your walk on 13th.
Ros ( and possibly Phil )

Geoff,

We're arriving on 10th January and intend to join you on your walk.

All the best

Happy New Year

Peter and Lesley

Hi Peter & Lesley....look forward to meeting you....Geoff

Just to say that recce all complete , and it is a lovely walk. perhaps a bit short at just under 2 hours, but it all depends on how many stops we have to admire the scenery/take photos/catch our breath!
Total climb is 77m , but nothing too steep. Length 7.7km.

Please advise below if coming ( & not already done so)....thanks.

We will be ther if it is dry. Jackie and Bill

We will be there .look forward to seeing everyone.

Maureen & Rob

See you tomorrow. Chris & Ludi

Su, Colin & me will be there. See you at 10:00

Hello Geoff.
All being well we look forward to joining you for the walk on Monday 13th.
Best wishes.
Trish and Alan

Well, we missed Trish & Alan, and also Carrie & LeMene , but welcomed Nina, Hazel, and Paul & Judith, as well as lots of old friends...in fact, a record turnout of 29, despite the cloudy weather and overnight rain. The clouds soon departed to leave beautiful blue skies. The walk had a few more uphill gradients than I recall on the recce, and took just on 2 hours...hopefully Terry will be loading up the map of the route and other stats.
The intrepid walkers:


and a dozen of us had an excellent lunch ( 7.5€ for main course, pudding and drink).....here is the other table:

Sorry to miss the walk on 13 th,we have visitors with poor mobility but hope to walk with you next Monday,regards Caroline Jennings