Wed 3

NEW ROUTE Murla Circuit

Peter Greig

8km 4 hrs 290m asc

M/B

Includes Orba Castle with short steep climb, Ermita de Sant Sebastia and Rio Jalon as well as village. Gentle pace.

Dogs on leads at rear.

Serrella Castle (extended circuit)

Peter Barraclough

12 km 5 hrs 500m asc

MS/B

Circular route, lovely views from the castle (scramble) and enjoy your lunch, or depending on the weather it may be necessary to eat at the “old finca”. Basically an up, along, up again, down, and up again, then down all the way after that. 99% good tracks.

No dogs

Sat 6

Alcalali,Jalon,Col de Rates, Parcent, Alcalali Circular

Mike Broadley

16 km 5 ½  hrs 500m asc

MS/B

Pleasant walk through Jalon valley, and a climb up to the Col de Rates viewing point. Descent into Parcent rough campo and return to Alcalali along tarmac roads.

Dogs on leads at rear.

Bco de Malafi & Bco de Calvo

Jon Lyons

12 km 5 hrs 500m asc

VS/C/Scr

The usual shorter walk.

Dogs on leads at rear.

Wed 10

Western Slopes of Montgo

J.Snow

10 km 4 ½ hrs 400m asc

M/B

Rough climb in first hour then good paths to Penya de L’Aguila and cave.

No dogs.

5000 Steps

Geoff Ellis

15 km 5 hrs 800m asc

S/B

The classic mozarabic trail route with 3 steep descents and ascents to the Rio Ebo, Barranco del Infierno and Barranco de Racons.

No dogs

5000 Steps

Val Weatherald

As above, but slower pace.

Sat 13

Tossal del Moro & Serrillas

Crawford & Barbara Daly

15 km 5 hrs 500m asc

MS/A

Walk from Gata, two ascents, good views. Walk taken at a  gentle pace.

Dogs on leads at rear.

NEW ROUTE Alcala de la Jovada circuit from  Vall d’Ebo

David Harbach

26 ½ km 7 hrs 750m asc VS/B

Although a VS because of length and ascent, with the exception of a toughish ascent within the first hour, this is a  moderate walk, mainly on good tracks/forestry roads which will  be taken at a fairly brisk pace. Come along-you’ll be sure to get a good nights sleep!!

Dogs on leads at rear.

Wed 17

El Cao

Colin Ayrton

14 km 5 hrs 650m asc

MS/B

Spectacular views of Jalon Valley and the coast.

Dogs on leads at rear.

Mont Raya

Jon Lyons

20 km 6 hrs 950m asc

VS/C/Scr

One of Dick and Clodagh’s classics.

Dogs on leads at rear.

Sat 20

Alfaro summit from Tollos

Ralph Phipps

12 km 4 ½ hrs 500m asc

M/B

No dogs

Sierra de Carrasca from Petracos

Geoff Hall

11 km 5 hrs 630m asc

VS/C

Ascent is via Bco de Segues to nevera on a lovely remote section of ridge. THE DESCENT IS STEEP AND LOOSE.  This was a new route last season, and a shortened version of  my original 7 hour walk.

Dogs on leads at rear.

Wed 24

Benidorm to Albir via Sierra Helada (bus shuttle)

John Mail

11 km 5 hrs 800m asc

S/B/Scr

A spectacular cliff-top walk with some  exposure and a bit of scrambling. Pace will be slow to take in the views. Xmas cheer when we get to Albir!

No dogs.

Aixorta from Bolulla Castle

Jon Lyons

13 ½ km 5 hrs 650m asc

VS/C

Dogs on leads at rear.

Sat 27

Puig Campana Circuit

Kees Andriessen

12 km 5 hrs 650m asc

MS/B 

A nice walk around the lower part of Puig Campana.

Dogs on leads at rear.

Tres Barrancos

Charles Pye

16 km 6 hrs 600m asc

S/B

Interesting walk through barrancos that opened up after the fire.

Dogs on leads at rear.

Wed 31

Back to Back Barrancos (A John Dauris walk)

Sue Bonser

12 km 4 ½ hrs 300m asc

MS/B

No dogs.

Alt de Xap to Forat

Jon Lyons

15 km 6 hrs 650m asc

VS/C/Scr

Scramble can be avoided using mozarabic path.

Dogs on leads at rear.