Peña Cabrera Route

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Between the sea and the mountains, between Villaviciosa and Piloña, starting from Santolaya, we find this route that looks to both sides and runs along a network of paths and roads between farms, eucalyptus plantations and oak groves.

After the initial ascent, we move along the crest of the ridge between the valleys of the Viacaba and Profundo rivers, with landscapes open to both. The elevated area through which we move brings us closer to all the sounds of the daily activity of these small parishes and their surroundings, such as the cutting of firewood, the mowing of the meadows by machine, tractors, dogs... all of them in the distance, but giving more colour if possible to our landscape.

From the recreational area of Peña Cabrera, our initial objective, we have a privileged view of Villaviciosa and its estuary. Here we can rest before retracing our steps. We still have another option: go down the road to Viñón and return along the Viacaba river path, passing by the Viñón Rural School Museum.

Route

Santolaya - Peña Cabrera 10

The route starts in the centre of the village of Santolaya, where there is a sign with information about the route. We cross the whole village upwards, along its asphalted streets.

After 300 metres from the signpost, passing the last houses, we come to a concrete track, which will later become a path, although it is well preserved. About 500 metres further on, we come to the first crossroads, where we turn right.

We continue uphill surrounded by a beautiful chestnut forest, among other tree species.

After about 2.3 kilometres from the start of the route, we come to a crossroads: if we take the turning on the left we will reach the village of Valbuena, so we continue straight on.

At kilometre 4.70, almost at the end of our route, we reach Peña Cabrera, the end of our route. Nearby we will find a recreational area where we can rest and enjoy the marvellous views.

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