Walk 9th December 2007

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Our walk on Sunday was up Silleta, this is the saddle back mountain above Padul. The start of this walk has always been a bit steep for the first 200 meters especially from a standing start, but while surfing Google earth I discovered an easier route, which I had intended to check out the previous week, unfortunately I had spent 4 days in my sick bed ( thanks to Dutch Bob). This resulted in trying to find the route on the day, and missing the path by about 20 meters, This led us into walking about 50 meters across virgin ground, before regaining the right path. I sincerely apologise for this lapse in planning. Once back on track we chose to do the route in the reverse direction. Whilst this still results in attaining the summit ofSilleta the way up is not steep and is in effect a Dutch flat walk. The main feature of this walk is the rock called the Ventana, which is a large arched rock high on the hillside. Well worth the effort of getting there, especially with the back drop of Caballo and Veleta covered in snow. We stopped for lunch on the summit of Silleta before returning to Padul, and on to Alans in Nigúelas for tapa. Thank you to Alan who jumped in with a late availability venue and to everyone who turned up.


Our walk this Sunday the 9th December is Pico Lucero, this for me is the finest mountain walk you can find. It is not a big mountain, only 1608 meters high, and there is only about 250 meters of ascent, but what a wonderful ascent it is, as the excellent path with open views to all sideszig zags up to the summit of what is a true gem. Total walking distance is only 6km, estimated walking time 3.5 hours. A must for anyone who needs a fabulous day out. It is not difficult but may not be suitable for vertigo suffers. If you want to go meet in the car park inNigúelas at 9am. We have to drive to Jayena and Fornes before picking up a forest road to the start of the walk, this forest road is generally in reasonable condition and we have seen all classes of vehicles up here, but it is about 20km long. Afterwards tapa is at our house inChite around 4pm.


Over the last four years the Lecrin Valley Limpers has grown, from simply being a small group of friends going out for a walk on a Sunday, into a group of about 80 individuals, and is well known in the area for its weekly outings. The expansion of the group has brought its own difficulties, but in general we have all muddled along and enjoyed ourselves. Over the years we have engaged in a wide range of activities, to which everyone has been invited, not everything has appealed to everyone, that did not matter, you were invited, as with the walks, come if you want to, if you don't come, it does not matter, we will be happy to see you next time. It is good to see that a lot of you have made new friends whilst out walking with us, and that you want to expand your friendship with them, that is why we invited you to join us. It is great that there are now a lot of new groups operating in the area offering a variety of things to do.
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The photo shows Martin, Quina, Alan, Rob, John, Pepa, Peter, Me, Charlie, Gillian.


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