Confrides Castle Circuit from Partagas – longer

Mostly good paths. The semi-scramble to the castle is optional for those without a head for heights. There is a need to car share to avoid a long road walk at the end.

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The grade of this walk is MS/B, which means
MS – Moderately Strenuous: Up to 600 metres ascent and/or no more than 15 km in length with some rough going taken at a reasonable pace.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground

Nearest town	Benifato
Directions to start	Follow the CV70 from Benidorm/Polop direction towards Guadalest/Alcoy. After Benimantell near to Km28 turn L (signed Benifato) soon after turn up 2nd RH street (sign for Fuente Partagat on wall ) continue up this steep minor road to come to the Partagas Fuente /Font. (Grid Ref: 38.657767,-0.241871, however you are advised not to use Sat Nav or Google Maps as it will take you round in circles)
Start point (Lat/Long)	38.657767, -0.241871 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	11.20
Ascent (metres)	500
Walking time (hours)	3.33
Total time (hours)	5.25
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