David led the walk, but he was so busy talking that he
missed the large cairn which shows where a track branches off. It was only when we reached this rather
unusual gate that he realised we had extended the walk.
There is not a lot of level walking on this route, so the
extension was a great improvement on the original walk, and discovering his
error was a good excuse for a banana stop.
The track was pretty overgrown, but the views as always very
impressive. It’s a long time since we
last did this walk, and perhaps it is not walked as often as it was. Or perhaps the hunters, who use it a lot,
have found pastures new. Whatever the
reason the track was difficult in parts, particularly for those in shorts.
The relatively short section between climbing up and walking
back down provides some of the best views of the Jalon valley running down to
the sea.
David looking very impressive and “Moses –like” as he leads
his merry band towards the lunch break.
We always have lunch at the same place. It provides excellent views, but not much
shade or cover. Fortunately today was
sunny and warm, but with a cool breeze.
So it was very pleasant.
We
soon found a warm spot out of the wind to share with Sylvia and Ken
David, Rosemary and Sue opted for a more exposed rock,
though Rosemary did abandon it later as the breeze was a little cool.
Tom, Wendy and Barry enjoying their own spot nearby
And
this is the excellent view we enjoyed with our lunch
Then it was back downhill again along the winding
track. Just after I took this photo I
lost my balance and ended up is the brambles alongside the track. A few scratches but nothing injured - other than my dignity.
Monday 5 November
2012
Meet in the town car park in Castel de Castells at
1000. David will be leading again,
this time his Arch walk.
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