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WALK 3

Puerto de Castilla and Pico Jañona

Start/Finish Plaza de la Constitución, Gata Distance 16km Ascent/Descent 800m Time 6hrs Terrain Village streets, granite cobbled tracks, dirt tracks, rough footpaths Max altitude 1353m Map IGN 573 Gata 1:50,000 Refreshments Good range of restaurants and cafés in Gata Access From Hoyos or Villasbuenas de Gata on the EX-205, turn at the junction for Ciudad Rodrigo. After a few metres turn right at the sign for Gata on the CC-6.1. Parking On the side of the CC-6.1 near the Ermita del Humilladero Waymarks Signposts, white and yellow flashes, cairns, low granite markers Spring water Numerous Note There is little shade on the tracks; very hot days should be avoided. There may be cows grazing near the water pool below Pico Jañona but they are used to people. Do not walk with dogs.

A glorious ramble over a pretty part of the Sierra de Gata. The walk goes relentlessly upwards for the first 6km but the ancient granite cobbled track passes many points of interest. There are granite crosses, springs of water, the ruins of a hydroelectric system, the Hermitage of San Blas and unfolding views.