This is a new walk that we explored with Eileen and Nina last year. It covers part of the valley from the Agua Bellas walk, but includes some steep ascents, and thus some lovely views.

We will check the water levels in the streams nearer the time to ensure they are fordable, but please check a day or so before in case we need to select an alternative walk.

Overall difficulty ( scale 1 to 5 ) : 3, Energetic.

Start:10.00am

Directions: Drive over bridge at Silves & turn right at traffic lights. At next roundabout take the 2nd exit towards the castle. Passing the cemetery walls on your right take next turn right. Follow this road until you reach the Cafe Terinho on the left hand side, about 4 kms from the roundabout in Silves.

Please do not park in front of the cafe : there is plenty of space alongside the road after it......or in a carpark, 150m on the right after the cafe.

Please wear stout trainers or, preferably, walking boots. Walking poles, sun cream, hats and water also recommended.
If the weather is bad, we won't walk : but if showery, please bring something waterproof.

If the weather turns for the worse, any cancellation notice will be posted here by 0900 on the day ; please check if in doubt...or ring me.

All walks are at your own risk.

No charge, of course.

Due to increased numbers on walks, we are limiting numbers to 20 so it is ESSENTIAL that you indicate below if you want to come

Any questions please telephone 282 380015 before 0900 or after 6.00pm.

THIS WALK IS NOW CLOSED

Hi Geoff, please put Mike, Su, Graham, Colin, Louisa and Sue down for this walk...........Thanks, Mike

Previous walks will hopefully have us in good shape for this one Geoff! Please include us. Thanks, Brian and Penny

.......and Eileen....and Janet & John

and Ros ...and possibly Phil ?

Ray and Sandra should be there

Hi Geoff

We will be in the Algarve for the next couple of Months and would love to join you on the 9th

Regards

Alan and Pat

Hello Geoff.
Would you please add us to the list.
Many thanks.
Trish & Alan

....and Linda & Russell...and Nina..and Rob & Maureen....and Cam & BrendaTHIS WALK IS NOW CLOSED

With a few last minute cancellations , we had 22 walkers .
The initial longish climb helped warm everyone up :


but what goes up, has to come down!


Brenda and Linda led the (optional) race to the trig point:


but the others weren't far behind ( the Rambos) ;


though some opted for the easier route ( the Wimps!):



It was then downhill all the way, where the water crossings proved quite a disappointment :



and thence back for a beer in the shade:

or sun:


at the cafe which has reputedly the comfiest chairs in the Algarve , but no space for mere drinkers!

Contrast the water levels :

Feb 2014: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=25506&start=15
Feb 2013 : viewtopic.php?f=39&t=24289

Photo and stats from Alan.

The Group, with lots of people hiding!


Water crossing :


Length 7.92k.