What we’re about
Looking for a refreshing way to start your day? Join us once a week for a morning walk in Monsanto park to enjoy some fresh air and scenic views right in the middle of the city. Our goal is to come together for a peaceful and calming walk that will set a positive tone for the rest of our day, maybe even clear our minds and reduce some stress!
This club encourages community and making new connections, but also welcomes quiet, introspective walks together. Each walk will be kept small to support a comfortable, familiar atmosphere.
Each route will be circular and take approximately 1 hour.
These walks are inclusive: All fitness levels, ages, genders, and nationalities are welcome, including (well-behaved) furry friends. Our pace will be set by the slowest walker.
Out of respect to the group and nature, please be prepared to stow your phone and keep it on silent for the duration of the walk.
All of the Monsanto Morning Walks are, and will always be, free! If you would like to contribute to the costs of running the group on Meetup, feel free to donate whatever feels right for you on any walk you join.
See you in the park!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Morning walk #29: Águas Livres Aqueduct - Calhau ParkParking Monsanto Acesso Este Campolide, Lisboa
Join us for another circular walk through Monsanto Park!
We will start from the Moinho das 3 Cruzes to walk around the Parque do Calhau, circling around Serafina and following along the Águas Livres aqueduct back to the starting point.
The group size for this walk is intentionally small to support a comfortable, familiar atmosphere. If you have secured a place but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance so that someone else may walk with us.
If you are running late, please send me a personal message and we will do our best to wait for you. Otherwise, we will begin walking at 08:35 latest to respect everyone's time.
Distance and duration
This circular route is 3.9km and should take approximately 60 minutes to complete.Meeting / ending point
Parking lot "Monsanto East - Campolide"🚗: Free parking
🚌: A 10-minute walk from both Sete Rios and Campolide stations. There are also bus options that will drop you near the parking lot.What to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- At least 0.5L of water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunscreen/hat
Out of respect to the group and nature, please be prepared to stow your phone and keep it on silent for the duration of the walk.
Important notes:
- The walk will take place even if there is a chance of light rain - bring your rain jacket!
- If the trails are compromised due to long periods of rain leading up to the date, and/or the forecast calls for lightning or heavy rain, I will cancel the walk before midnight the night before.
All Monsanto Morning Walks are, and will always be, free! If you would like to contribute to the costs of running the group on Meetup, feel free to donate whatever feels right for you on any walk you join. All contributions will go directly toward creating more events.
See you in the park!
Monsanto Morning Walks is not liable for any damage or injury incurred during this event. Please evaluate your own physical state (illness, injuries, etc.) and participate at your own risk.
- Morning walk #30: Rota do Alto do DuqueR. do Colégio de São José 27, Lisboa
Join us for another circular walk through Monsanto forest!
This trail will take us through the lesser-known southwestern area of Monsanto with a few spots that have a great view.
The group size for this walk is intentionally small to support a comfortable, familiar atmosphere. If you have secured a place but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance.
If you are running late, please send me a personal message and we will do our best to wait for you. Otherwise, we will begin walking at 08:35 latest to respect everyone's time.
Distance and duration
This circular route is 3.2km and should take approximately 50-60 minutes to complete.Meeting / ending point
Far end of the parking lot at the Externato São José, in front of the sign Percurso do Alto do Duque (across the road from the gas station)🚗: Free parking
🚌: Several bus lines will drop you directly at the parking lotWhat to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- At least 0.5L of water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunscreen/hat
Out of respect to the group and nature, please be prepared to stow your phone and keep it on silent for the duration of the walk.
Important notes:
- The walk will take place even if there is a chance of light rain - bring your rain jacket!
- If the trails are compromised due to long periods of rain leading up to the date, and/or the forecast calls for lightning or heavy rain, I will cancel the walk before midnight the night before.
All Monsanto Morning Walks are, and will always be, free! If you would like to contribute to the costs of running the group on Meetup, feel free to donate whatever feels right for you on any walk you join. All contributions will go directly toward creating more events.
See you in the park!
Monsanto Morning Walks is not liable for any damage or injury incurred during this event. Please evaluate your own physical state (illness, injuries, etc.) and participate at your own risk.
- Weekend walk #11: Rota do Planalto e Moinhos do MochoParque do Calhau, Lisbon
Join us for another Weekend Walk in Monsanto - our longest yet!
This is a moderate path with a few steeper inclines. We will start from the Parque do Calhau and head around the Serafina hill to the old panoramic restaurant. From there, we will follow the Moinho dos Mochos path and cross over the wooden bridge before finding our way to the Rua Fria and back to the starting point, where we can hang out and have a picnic snack/lunch as a group.
Please note that the group size for this walk is intentionally small to support a comfortable, familiar atmosphere. In addition, I am only one person and can’t manage too large of a moving group.
If you have secured a place but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance.
If you are running late, please send me a personal message. Otherwise, we will begin walking at 09:05 latest to respect everyone's time.
Distance and duration
This circular route is roughly 11 km and should take approximately 3 hours to complete.Meeting / ending point
Parking lot "Parque do Calhau"🚗: Free parking
🚌:The 770 bus from Sete Rios station will drop you directly at the parking lotWhat to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- At least 0.5L of water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunscreen/hat
- Picnic snack/lunch (optional: blanket)
Out of respect to the group and nature, please be prepared to stow your phone and keep it on silent for the duration of the walk.
Important notes:
- The walk will take place even if there is a chance of light rain - bring your rain jacket!
- If the trails are compromised due to long periods of rain leading up to the date, and/or the forecast calls for lightning or heavy rain, I will cancel the walk before midnight the night before.
All of the Monsanto Morning Walks are, and will always be, free! If you would like to contribute to the costs of running the group on Meetup, feel free to donate whatever feels right for you on any walk you join. All contributions will go directly toward creating more events.
See you in the park!
Monsanto Morning Walks is not liable for any damage or injury incurred during this event. Please evaluate your own physical state (illness, injuries, etc.) and participate at your own risk.
- Morning walk #31: Six Quarries TrailPedestrian bridge Benfica, Lisbon
Join us for another circular walk in Monsanto forest!
We will walk past the Monsanto Visitor Center and along the Pista Rua Fria before circling back to the starting point.
If your schedule allows, feel free to join the group for a well-deserved snack and coffee after the walk,
The group size for this walk is intentionally small to support a comfortable, familiar atmosphere. If you have secured a place but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance so that someone else may walk with us.
If you are running late, please send me a personal message and we will do our best to wait for you. Otherwise, we will begin walking at 08:35 latest to respect everyone's time.
Distance and duration
This circular route is 5.1km and should take max. 90 minutes to complete.Meeting / ending point
We will start walking from the pedestrian footbridge in Benfica. Cross the bridge to meet the group at the park-side end.🚗: There is a parking lot in front of the bridge as well as street parking nearby
🚌: Several bus lines will drop you at the footbridge, which is also walkable (13 mins) from Benfica station.What to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunscreen/hat if necessary
- At least 0.5L of water
Out of respect to the group and nature, please be prepared to stow your phone and keep it on silent for the duration of the walk.
Important notes:
- The walk will take place even if there is a chance of light rain - bring your rain jacket!
- If the trails are compromised due to long periods of rain leading up to the date, and/or the forecast calls for lightning or heavy rain, I will cancel the walk before midnight the night before.
All of the Monsanto Morning Walks are, and will always be, free! If you would like to contribute to the costs of running the group on Meetup, feel free to donate whatever feels right for you on any walk you join. All contributions will go directly toward creating more events.
See you in the park!
Monsanto Morning Walks is not liable for any damage or injury incurred during this event. Please evaluate your own physical state (illness, injuries, etc.) and participate at your own risk.
