Walk Monday 12 February 2024 ; Uriq CLOSED

[Geoff]

Walk is closed .
Geoff


The Uriq has been closed for the last couple of months for renovations, but is due to re-open this Saturday, so all should be Ok for Monday's walk and lunch....as long as the weather clears up! Current forecast is for light rain.

Whilst it is only 8kms, it took 2h 15m last time. There are lots of ups and downs but nothing on all fours and all on good tracks. We will be able to see the municipal tip in the distance but this can be a bonus as there are usually lots of birds so bring binoculars if you have them. Further along we pass by orange groves and enjoy some good views up to Alferce.

Degree of Difficulty : It is a grade 3.5 due to the number of ups and downs.

Meeting Time: Meeting Point: Restaurant Ourique. Start at 10.00. They are open now from 0930 for coffee...and for ordering lunch if required.

Directions: Drive to Lagoa and turn left on the N125. Drive to the the Portimao/Monchique exit and follow the N124 directions Monchique/Silves. At the roundabouts keep right and follow the signs for Silves. The restaurant is on the right side of the road on a sharp bend before Odelouca. Please park just before the restaurant.
Alternatively, drive to Silves, over the bridge , turn left and drive on N124 for 10km, when restaurant will be on your left.

Lunch . The restaurant does a set meal but there are limited choices and if you want the a la carte, it will cost more. Hopefully, it will be sunny enough to eat outside....if not, there's a nice room with fire inside. I am unsure of prices since renovation, but expect to pay in region of 12-15€

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. Numbers are limited to 20, please sign up & indicate if you will want lunch.

Any questions , please ask or ring 282 380015 preferably between 1800-1900 or before 0900...or email geoffrey.j.hill@btopenworld.com

[dgmtpr]

Dan & Trudy for walk & lunch, thanks. Geoff you have noted the wrong month…

[Geoff]

Geoff you have noted the wrong month…

Woops, now corrected !

[Linda and Russell]

Linda, Russell, Jen and dogs for the walk and lunch please. Thanks

[etsac]

Hello Geoff
Trish and Alan for walk and lunch please.
Many thanks.

[KBB]

Hi Geoff,
Karen and Caroline for walk and lunch.
Thanks
Karen

[Kieran & Fiona]

Hi Geoff, Fiona, I, Susan and John would love to join you on Monday. Much appreciated, Kieran

PS Walk and lunch if happening

[Bertie8500]

Mags for the walk. Thanks.

[LovattAmanda]

If there is a cancellation Rob and Amanda would love to join you for the walk and lunch.

[Geoff]

I can squeeze you two in, Rob and Amanda, but now full.

[Geoff]

Walk is now closed.....with Wendy & Debbie.

[Geoff]

Weather tomorrow.....depends a bit which site you look at, but best one shows the merest drizzle in morning, so hopefully walk is ON, but bring a raincoat!

[Geoff]

Walk is on....might even get sun!

[Geoff]

Lovely walking weather, 20 walkers, 16 lunchers...thanks to Dan for photos, Alan for stats

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[Geoff]

Couple more found on phone...

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