COVID SAFE HIKE & SWIM - RIVER LOZOYA AND MEDIEVAL BRIDGES

(Due to the max people per hike regulation, we re organizing this hike also on Sunday. Click here https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/sportypeople/events/271203536/)

COVID-19 Safe & Clean Hikes

We are delighted to be out of confinement, eager to get out in the outdoors where it s fresh and breezy. And we re going to do it following all safety and legal measures for Nature Activities including maximum number of spots limited to 20 (19+guide) during Phase 2, social distancing, hydrogel availability, etc.

Please read and accept the following form before signing up to the hike!
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JD3HY3G

This is an extended version (4 bridges instead of 2) of the hike we re doing on Sunday.

We re going along part of the Lozoya river, with pools here and there along the way to cool off and some pretty views of the rapids through the granite rocks. The trail also passes the medieval bridges of Matafrailes and Congosto as well as Puente Canto and Puente Cadenas. It s a little known area so let s explore it together!

THE HIKE

The route is a loop that passes by 4 bridges, Matafrailes, Congosto, Canto and Cadenas, all different from each other. If you love history and art, you can read about them before. The trail runs paralel to the river Lozoya as it comes to the Pinilla reservoir next to Lozoya town, where it forms numerous rockpools and a nice swimming area where you will probably see a few naked butts as it has become one of Madrid s favouriteskinny dipping spots :) There are a couple nice places to stop for a snack and for lunch also. In the loop to see the second set of bridges we ll be getting closer to Canencia York.

So, all in all, a hike to breathe fresh air, cool off in the water and check out a completely different area!

SPECS

Medium Level

Distance: 20km

Time: 6h with tops for lunch, swimming, snacks, etc

Terrain difficulty: None. Maybe some bits where we ll take our shoes off to cross the river.

Incline: Mostly flat all the way

PRICE 17€

Includes ...

• Route s leader Aitor (speaks English, Spanish)

• Liability and accident insurance (both for Spain s residents and non-residents)

• Photos of the day

CONTACT

Hike organizer Carmen Tel [masked] (whatsapp before the hike)

Hike leader Aitor[masked] (call the day of the hike)

HOW TO GET THERE

Those going by car, keep in mind the bus back takes off at 20:30h, expect to arrive in Madrid around 22h.

- By CAR: Be there at 9:30. Lozoya Plaza Antonio Blanco bus stop. Here https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecQFtfRiToFWrJuh9

- By BUS: Bus 194 at Underground Intecambiador Plaza de Castilla (nivel -1, Dársena 35) headed to Rascafría at 8:00 am. Get off at Lozoya, Plaza Antonio Blanco bus stop. Here https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecQFtfRiToFWrJuh9

Please remind the driver. Aitor, the leader will be waiting for you at the stop.

ATTENTION!! It seems that the Interurbano buses do not let you buy two-way tickets. If you don t have a zone C2 or an All Zones Under 26 years old monthly transport cards, you will have to be at the station latest at 7:30 am and buy a 10 trip card at a ticket booth

You can share it with other people. Also, the price per trip comes out lower so, if you re the hiking type, you ll probably go through it before you know it.

WHAT TO BRING

Your NIE, padrón or any document that shows you live in Madrid and the email where Meetup informs you that you have reserved and paid this activity (in case they ask for proof that you have a nature activity reserved with a company)

• Your lunch

• Comfy clothing: hiking/running shoes, short sleeve/tanktop, shorts, with an extra longsleeve warm layer in the backpack in case it gets chilly.

• Small backpack

• Swimwear and small towel

• Extra pair of socks in the bag, in case you get them wet

• Sunglasses, sunblock and a hat (yesss, it s sunny and warm!)

• 1,5 L bottle of water per person (Please don t bring less. Water can t be shared)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please read terms and conditions here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JJSW32L