Walk Sunday 9 April 2017 Beas de Granada

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This week we went to Beas de Granada, just off the A92 on the far side of Granada.
There were 16 of us in Cozvijar and then we met up with another 6 in Huetor de Santillan. The walk starts from the village of Beas and follows a campo road that soon leads you out of the village and into the countryside and onto foot paths.
Dave was in front leading the way, following a GPS track I had sent him. But on Saturday evening I had found a new path that cut out a climb. So while poor Dave and Billy were looking around for us, we were 30 metres above them having climbed a very easy slope, they unfortunately had to climb up the banking. The initial climb is about 300 metres but it is not steep and it eventually brings you out on a forest road we walked on about 12 months ago. Then it was thick mist and raining, this time we had a deep blue sky and extensive views.  
 We continued walking in the forest until we came to our lunch spot. Now this wasn’t some grotty spot by the side of the road, this was as good as it gets. Comfortable rocks and grass to sit on, warm sunshine and stunning views over the snow covered Sierra Nevada. What else could you ask for? We had a long lunch as everyone was reluctant to leave, Billy even had time for a spot of sunbathing. His tanned body won’t do do him any good when he is trying to pull the birds, with his front tooth is missing. Well done Brenda, can you get the other one the next time you hit him.
When we eventually managed to get everyone moving again we continued along an undulating track, all the while heading in the direction of Beas de Granada. There were one or two steep descents, but we all made it down safely. Near to the Pueblo we came across a footpath that appeared to head directly towards it. I am always reluctant to try new paths on a Sunday but this one looked perfect. Taking an executive decision I decided to give it a try. It was perfect, leading us direct to a bar with spare tables outside, and the tapas was delicious, well at least it was for me.

A great walk and it was nice to see some friends we haven’t seen for a while.

We walked 16.7 kms and climbed 565 metres

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