Linda will be leading this new walk into remote countryside up in the foothills of Monchique. The start is nicely shaded and flat and then we head up a gradual hill until we come to a small baragem and the hunting lodge. Then we loop round the valley heading mostly downhill whilst enjoying the amazing views. The walk is on wide dirt paths and the distance is 10 km. Bring a pole if you use one for some of the downhill sections. Rules: wear good footwear, bring a drink, walk at your own risk and no charge.

Meeting point: Cafe Pasto Riba E Serra, Rasmalho. Meeting time: 9.00 am. (It is going to be a warm day).

Directions to meeting point: Exit the N125 at Portimao following the sign to Monchique. At the roundabouts keep following the sign for Monchique. You will come onto the N266, then pass a petrol station on the left. After a km you will come into Rasmalho and the cafe is on the left hand side. Please park on the right hand side as we will car share to the start of the walk which is 4 km further along the road. We drive down a dirt road to the parking area.

The cafe may not be open for drinks at the start.

Please indicate below if you will be joining us as numbers are limited to 20 walkers. Contact number on the day is: 0044 796 0552618.

Marian will be joining the walk.

Peter and Jill would like to join the walk, and lunch if there is one. Thanks

Colin and Wendy please.

Debbie please.

See you on Monday.

Mike

Wendy McLeod and two friends will be coming with me.

Mike

Also Vyv for the walk

12 walkers today. Nice sunny day so the scenery was amazing. Then eleven of us had a very enjoyable lunch at Ourique restaurant al-fresco.