Walk 3rd February 2008

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Dear all

Sundays walk took us to the Rio Verde, and what a wonderful days walking it turned out to be, after dropping a car off at the finishing point we set off on the path down into the Rio Verde, this is a well maintained path, and whilst steep at the end presents no problem as a way down. Upon arriving in the valley there is a waterfall and pool, which we sat by and enjoyed our mid morning snack. Rob, ever eager to explore, came back after discovering a cave, this cave was full of stalactites and stalagmites, anywhere else they would charge 5€ to go in and look, here it is free, wonderful. We then continued on, climbing up to the small lake that feeds the waterfalls in the area. It was great to watch a Shag fishing in the lake. From here we made our way down to the river and had lunch amongst the rock pools, before setting off back to the car, because we had come down about 330 meters into the valley, we had to regain our our height. This was done by using the Camino Forestal, this is a well graded forest road, giving us an easy way to get back. On our return to Padul we went to the Batea bar for drinks and rationes. An excellent walk awarded a 5 for difficulty on our new grading system. We are going to try and grade all our walks with a difficulty rating. Number 1 will be for an Olwyn type walk, so very easy, 10, a full days walk at high altitude. Most of the walks will probably fall in the 4 to 7 range, which will make them suitable for most of the group.


Ermita Vieja from Dilar
Our walk this week starts from the car park in the Rio Dilar opposite the Merendero bar. We follow a Camino Forestal and a good footpath as it climbs slowly through the thick pine forest before arriving at the Ermita Vieja. From here we pick up another good track and follow it to the foot of Pioacho Alto, before it starts its descent by way of a barranco and back to the car park. If you want to go on the walk meet in the Nigúelas car park at 9am. There is no tapa arranged we will stop at a bar somewhere.

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