North Zone Walk - Cuevas de la Batida

North Zone Walk

On the trail of the Empire " Cuevas de la Batida "

Route no difficulty in that starting from the Puerta de Sevilla Carmona and out toward the highway, crossed the village to reach the caves of Batida. Here enjoyed the setting, the landscape of the quarry and the top where Carmona. Then we headed back, but not before passing by the watchtower of Martin Perez to return the bridge of five eyes and walk back up to the starting point. This route combines heritage and natural elements integrated into the landscape of Carmona countryside. Walking through ancient, Roman and medieval roads, we passed the Mudejar Chapel of San Mateo, the quarry called Batida Cave and the bridge known as the Roman and the remains of the Via Augusta. Also walkers can enjoy unique views of the Palace of King Don Pedro or door Córdoba. In its route also find native flora of Alcores, today protected, such as thyme and fennel and fauna of this area.

During the route we pass by the following highlights:

1. CHAPEL OF SAN MATEO: Located under the old Puerta de Morón, its construction began in the fourteenth century in honor of the Evangelist, whose feast Carmona became part of the Crown of Castile on 21 September 1247.
2. DRIVEWAY AND ROMAN BRIDGE OF ORIGIN: Remains of the Roman road, partly rejuvenated at least in the eighteenth century and five eyes Bridge, built by the eighteenth century, but it may have its origin in the existence of a Roman bridge . It is relating the existence of the bridge and stone walkway with the exit of the Via Augusta towards, Roman, Astigi and Corduba.
3. FARMHOUSE MARTIN PEREZ: Huerta in which a medieval tower and a Roman settlement remains. There is a spring and a trough.
4. CAVE BATIDA. MEDIEVAL QUARRY: Stunning medieval quarry, modern and perhaps Roman, who has created a special and iconic North Carmona landscape.
5. CORDEL FARRIER: Cattle route used since ancient times for pastoralists to move cattle to grazing areas.
6. PILAR LONG MEA: Waterhole known as the pillar of "long mea" Baroque related to animal use in the area.

Routes options:

Early (from 07.00am to 08.00am)
 Distance: 6.58 km
  Highest point 237 mts
  Lowest point  79 mts
Total climb gradient: 214 mts
Total downhill slope: 214 mts

TIMELINE:

07.00am -08.00am / Day 24 September

Medium option FAST /SLOW
 Distance: 10.05 km
 Highest point 217 mts
 Lowest point  80 mts
Total climb gradient: 230 mts
Total downhill slope: 230 mts

TIMELINE:

07.30am - 09.00am / Day 25 (10.05 km FAST)

08.00am – 10.00am / Day 26 (10.05 km SLOW)

19.00pm – 20.30pm / Day 26 (10.05 km FAST)