On the opposite
side on the valley (Ombria), a track also runs
down towards Abdet, passing a small Casita, we
meet this path later on in the walk. Keep on
the main track (a junction on the left rejoins
a short way on).
After approx 2.5 km you will come to "The
Artists House". Often empty but you may
be able to peep through the door to view works
in progress. You may also be befriended the feline
resident of the house.
The track drops more steeply now and soon you
come to a junction. Ignore the signposted track
to the left and continue dropping past a couple
of small houses (and usually an assortment of
white vans). You will pass a fig plantation as
the track starts to narrow and becomes a path.
A Track leads of to another plantation on the
right, ignore this and carry on the narrow path
to the river bed. You may get wet feet here!
This section can also get overgrown although
it is cleared at least once a year from the encroaching
brambles.You cross the stream a couple of times
before it climbs up onto the other side of the
valley.
Turning a corner you pass the pristine Campo
and olive groves near Corral Hondo. A year round
flow of water tops up a small reservoir at the
side of the track.
A fews turns of the track and you emerge at
the minor road joining Abdet and Confrides.
All that remains is to enjoy the views of the
Bernia ridge and Guadalest in the distance as
you weave down to Abdet passing some unlikely
looking conglomerate cliffs.
When you reach the "vintage truck" you
can take a short cut. Facing the truck take
the rough track heading down the slope to your
left. Pass a cage under a tree (usually has a
dog inside). Keep following the narrow path over
a couple of bumps until you can step down onto
the road at the edge of the village. If you left your car at the start, don't forget
to go and collect it!
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