Our Walks

We have designed these walks to give you a unique way to experience the best of Central Portugal. We have mountain, beach, historical, camino and pilgrimage walks. Each one different and each one special for a new adventure each day. Your guide will share with you their intimate knowledge of each walk along with its flora and fauna. They will be with you all the way to guide you and answer your questions. We are very flexible in our approach. We are happy to discuss with you any changes in length of walks you might wish to make. All tours will be delivered in English.
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Our longer walks:

Porto de Mós - 13 km. Altitude 200-400 meters. 3+ hours.

​This walk begins predominantly along the tracks of the old railway line that was used for transporting coal from the Bezerra mines to Porto de Mós. There is a wide variety of flora and fauna along the way. Because it is an old railway line, the pathway is composed of thick gravel, which in some parts requires some care in walking. The first half of the route is high, overlooking the valley up to the point it meets the foot of the range of hills that make up the Serra d’ Aire. Suddenly, the scenery changes completely: the rocks cut for the installation of the line become dark corridors in whose walls you can see plants specially adapted to shady places. In cracks in the rocks grow “rupicolous” plants (i.e that grow in stony areas). At the end of the upper line you emerge from the tunnel into the sunlight. The horizon dips towards the sea and at the northern top of the Candeeiros mountain range, wind mills mark the summit. A picnic area invites you to take a break before starting down the lower line. ​

Camino Santiago -  18 km. 5 hours approx. Altitude 300 meters.

​This walk is on part of the Camino Santiago – a route that eventually takes the traveler to Northwest Spain to the tomb of St James at Santiago de Compostella.
​The Road of St James (one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in the world), from Lisbon, has been walked over many centuries by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. The Camino Portuguese is less well known than the routes to Santiago de Compostella through France and Spain. But it is becoming increasingly popular, although still much quieter than the French and Spanish routes. 

​Serra D'Aire -  14 km. 3 to 4 hours approx. Altitude 550m.

This walk begins in an area formed during the Middle and Lower Jurassic periods. We will see rocks that form the constituents of the subsoil of the region, a unique geological structure in the country and one of the best preserved of Europe: The Fórnea. The Limestone Massif, whose formation began about 200 million years ago, is essentially made up of carbonated rocks of marine origin. During the Jurassic period, there was an important topographical change as the ocean invaded, covering the soil. This incursion resulted in the thick deposits that today constitute the Limestone Massif. ​

Fatima - 24km. 6 to 7 hours approx. Altitude 350m.

This walk "Nascente (rising) Way" links Tomar to Fátima, the largest pilgrimage center in Portugal. This route, which has two-way markings, helps pilgrims on the Caminho Santiago who also want to visit Fátima to return to the original Caminho Santiago in Tomar.
It is called the "Rising Path" because it heads eastwards when the sun is rising. This route crosses mountains (with some physical difficulty) and is very rich in flora and fauna. It goes through towns and villages with a long history and tradition associated with pilgrims. This route is mainly alongside fields and brings you into contact with the real Portugal, where there is still time to stop and reflect. 

Peniche Beach - 14 km. 3 to 4 hours approx. Altitude 75m.

This walk starts at the Fortress of Peniche, a National Museum of Resistance and Freedom. From there we will walk along the cliff top past the lighthouse to a viewing point. We continue on the coastal path to a footbridge crossing to a promontory with spectacular views of Berlinga Island. Then down to the sandy beach, easy walking, to the surfing and wind surfing resort of Baleal. The resort has a number of places where you can have lunch or a drink or snack. After lunch a chance to visit Consolação Beach with its iodine rich water and rocks. With day long exposure to the sun their therapeutic qualities are used by people who find relief for their aching limbs.

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Our shorter leisurely walks:

​Some people prefer shorter walks or hikes at a more leisurely pace.  Shamrock Walking Tours have designed shorter guided walks that still take in the wonderful countryside and history of Central Portugal. Ensuring you have great walking and hiking with a little more time to relax and enjoy the delights of our beautiful region.

Tomar Caminho Santiago Walk – 10km circular walk
A lovely walk starting in Tomar. It takes you along the Nabao riverbank and into woodlands.​
Mata Park Walk – 5km circular walk
In the town of Tomar, this national forest has a landscape heritage and history of its own.
Tomar Historic Trail – 6km
A historical walk around the Knights Templar city of Tomar.
Porto de Mós Walk – 13km
A wonderful Eco-trail walk in the mountains on an old railway line with a picnic area.
Golega Camino – 8km
A walk on a section of the Portuguese Central Camino route.
Peniche - 10km
Walk the coastline on the stunning west coast of Portugal.
Santa Cita to Tomar Camino Santiago Walk – 9km
Another section of the Portuguese Camino alongside a railway line and into the countryside.
Fórnea Walk & Caves Visit – 6km
Visit the famous natural amphitheatre in Serras de Aire and Candeeiros Natural Park and afterwards visit the fabulous caves of Mira de Aire.

​What to bring..

1. Comfortable hiking boots, trainers are not suitable. 
2. Suitable walking clothing and light rain gear.
3. A refillable water container, no glass bottles.
4. Back pack for your belongings.
5. Sunscreen and Sunglasses.
6. Snack bars for emergency hunger pangs.
7. A bag for rubbish.
8. Hat to protect you from the sun.