Arquivo de Zona Oeste

Location West Zone

October

31out9:2014:00Walking among waterfalls and cliffs9:20 - 14:00 Largo da Igreja Matriz de CheleirosEvent type:Hiking

Timetable

(Saturday) 9:20 - 14:00

Meeting Point

Largo da Igreja Matriz de Cheleiros

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Event Description

At this event we will walk in an area where there is no shortage of places of interest, be it the Roman Bridge of Cheleiros, the Anços Waterfalls or the well-preserved village of Mata Pequena. Another event not to be missed!

Cheleiros Roman Bridge:

The bridge has a single round arch with a trestle deck and a walled guard. The intrados of the arch reveals the stonework, while all the other surfaces are fully plastered, with the exception of the pavement, which is made up of rolled pebbles.

Penedo do Lexim:

A former volcanic chimney of the Lisbon volcanic complex, Penedo do Lexim has a natural monumentality, almost like a cliff castle.

This elevation, located next to the Ribeira de Cheleiros (now the União das Freguesias de Igreja Nova e Cheleiros), was chosen as a living space for millennia and is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the municipality of Mafra.

This site has recorded occupation phases from various chronological periods, from the Neolithic period (4000 BC) to Roman times.

Around 5,000 years ago, a group of shepherds and farmers settled in Penedo do Lexim and left significant traces of their occupation: everyday artefacts (pottery, chipped and polished stone, worked bone, metal and food remains), living areas (huts) and defensive structures.

This "natural castle" surrounded by cliffs was fortified with walls and is an example of the first defensive architecture to appear in the 3rd millennium BC throughout the Iberian Peninsula.

Some of the points of interest on the walk

- Walk in the west - Cheleiros Roman Bridge - Cheleiros Mother Church - Lizandro River - Mourão River - Mourão River Waterfalls, in Anços - Penedo do Lexim - Mata Pequena Village - Mills - Natural landscapes -

Location

Meeting Point

Largo da Igreja Matriz de Cheleiros
Rua da Sociedade 2640 Cheleiros

Latitude: 38°53'22.04″N
Longitude: 9°19'38.93″W

Meeting time: 9h20
Estimated end time: 14h

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November

07Nov9:2014:30Hiking in the Serra do Socorro9:20 - 14:30 Largo da Igreja Matriz do Furadouro (Chapel Square)Event type:Hiking

Timetable

(Saturday) 9:20 - 14:30

Meeting Point

Largo da Igreja Matriz do Furadouro (Chapel Square)

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Event Description

At this event we will walk in an area where the remains of the Lines of Defence of Torres Vedras are clearly visible, such as the Archeira Fort, which can be seen along part of the route. On the other hand, the emblematic Serra do Socorro is a challenge that we will have to overcome by climbing it after passing through Cadriceira. At the top we'll have an excellent panoramic view of the surrounding area and, if visibility permits, we'll be able to see Peniche and Berlenga Island. If they're open, we'll take the opportunity to visit the Lines of Torres Vedras Interpretive Centre, as well as the Hermitage.

The Serra do Socorro and the Lines of Torres Vedras:

Part of the Historical Route of the Lines of Torres Vedras, this exhibition area was inaugurated in November 2008 and is part of the Enxara Circuit. The Serra do Socorro dominates the landscape of the “heart of the Lines of Torres Vedras”, surrounded by forts and headquarters, where the central communications station of the Lines of Torres Vedras was installed (1810-11).

The exhibition is organised into three sections: the History and Heritage of Serra do Socorro, Visual Communications in the Peninsular War and the Serra do Socorro Telegraph.

The Interpretive Centre is located in the area next to the hermitage of Serra do Socorro or Neves, built in the first half of the 16th century (Rota das Enxaras).

Chapel of Our Lady of Socorro

A Chapel of Our Lady of Socorro is located at the top of the mountain of the same name. Legend has it that the Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Socorro, at the top of the mountain from where you can enjoy an admirable panoramic view, was once a mosque, converted into a Catholic temple by King Afonso Henriques and rebuilt during the reign of King Manuel I. It is also rumoured that the founder was the same person who had the parish church built. As the town of Enxara began to populate and he wished to live alone, he would have moved to this location, ending up buried in a stone sarcophagus that would have existed until the 18th century, attached to the wall of the parish church. The Manueline stonework visible inside gives an indication of the origin of the temple, which was the scene of a fire in 1996 that destroyed almost all of its contents.

Some of the points of interest on the walk

- Hiking in the west - Archeira Fort - Furadouro Mother Church - Archeira Mountain Mills - Socorro Mountain - Nossa Senhora do Socorro Hermitage - Socorro Mountain Eco-path - Turcifal - Lines of Torres Vedras Interpretation Centre - Natural landscapes -

Location

Meeting Point

Largo da Igreja Matriz do Furadouro (Chapel Square)
Rua da Capela - Furadouro (Torres Vedras)

Latitude: 39° 1’48.47″N
Longitude: 9°12’37.90″W

Meeting time: 9h20
Estimated end time: 14h30

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14Nov9:0014:00Walking in enchanted fields9:00 - 14:00 Largo Brigadeiro França Borges 2565-797 TurcifalEvent type:Hiking EVENTNew

Timetable

(Saturday) 9:00 - 14:00

Meeting Point

Largo Brigadeiro França Borges 2565-797 Turcifal

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Event Description

This walk takes in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the west, particularly in the area around the emblematic Serra do Socorro, passing by the Feiteira Fort and the old windmills, surrounded by orchards and extensive vineyards. This is undoubtedly another event not to be missed, to get to know other landscapes!

Feiteira Fort

At an altitude of 249 metres, with a perimeter of 287.5 metres and an area of 5,901 metres.²The Feiteira Fort was built after the Napoleonic army withdrew from the front of the Lines. It is a medium-sized military construction, part of the 1st Defensive Line of the Lines of Torres Vedras (Lines of Defence north of Lisbon during the Peninsular War). Located between the forts of Catefica and Archeira, respectively to the north and south of this fortification, and under the command of General Spencer and Baron d'Eben, its function was to defend the Ribaldeira and Runa valleys. Also known as the Archeira / Meio fort, it had 13 gunboats and 9 fire hydrants (6 9 calibre and 3 12 calibre), with capacity for a garrison of 350 men. The moat has a masonry escarpment and counter-escarpment and well-defined interior beams with masonry bedding.

Turcifal Church

According to records, the parish church of Turcifal, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, has existed since before 1353. However, all that remains of the original church is the floor and the tombstones from the 16th century because in the late 17th and early 18th centuries the church was extensively remodelled to what we see today.

The year 1749 is inscribed on the main portal of the church, which corresponds to the completion of the remodelling of the body of the church. Inside the church we can see tiles and paintings from the early 18th century. The church has a single nave and a chancel on a longitudinal plan, and the tower was possibly completed at the end of that century, given the corbelled finish with pinnacles, typical of that period.

Some of the points of interest on this walk

- Walk on the west side - Feiteira Fort - Turcifal Parish Church - Holy Spirit Chapel - Cadriceira - Old Military Road - Mugideira - Natural landscapes -

Location

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Largo Brigadeiro França Borges
2565-797 Turcifal

Latitude: 39° 2'33.65″N
Longitude: 9°15'57.33″W

Meeting time: 9h00
Estimated end time: 14h00

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15Nov9:3013:30Walking in the Valley of Sabugos and Moinho do Céu9:30 - 13:30 Intermarché supermarket car parkEvent type:Hiking

Timetable

(Sunday) 9:30 - 13:30

Meeting Point

Intermarché supermarket car park

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This proposed hike takes place on the outskirts of Arruda dos Vinhos and has all the ingredients for a morning well spent, where there will be no shortage of “challenges” that everyone will successfully overcome, being rewarded with one of the best panoramic views in the area. This route is essentially characterised by the rural nature of the area, with many farms and vineyards as almost constant companions on our adventure. Another event not to be missed!

The origin of the name “Arruda dos Vinhos”:

Arruda, a historic town to which the first reference dates back to 1160, when King Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, granted it a charter. Archaeological remains and toponymic references suggest that this territory began to be settled a few centuries before Christ. However, controversy over the origin of the place name Arruda has prevailed throughout its existence.

The most consistent theory has to do with its geographical location, its territorial layout as a crossing point, combined with the fertility of the land. It has also been known since ancient times for growing vegetables and, above all, for producing wine. Wine is a hallmark not only of Arruda, but also of the Western region, which is closer to the capital. The wines from Torres Vedras, Dois Portos, would be transported to the Tagus (according to the authors in S. Iria da Azóia, since there are historical references to the «Lisbon wine called ansoye» (p.5). and then exported on merchant ships. Arruda was also a route for the Caminhos de Santiago, through the parish of Santiago, which was founded by crusaders in the 12th century.

Some of the points of interest on the walk

- Rio Grande da Pipa - Giesteira - Quintas de Pé-do-Monte - Mills - Louriceira de Baixo - Ribeira de Sabugos - Sabugos - Natural landscapes -

Location

Meeting Point

Intermarché supermarket car park
Rua das Laranjeiras, 2630-358 Arruda dos Vinhos

Latitude: 38°59’52.52″N
Longitude: 9° 5’7.44″W

Meeting time: 9.30am
Estimated final time: 13h30

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