Leiguarda: Circular Routes, Cultural Heritage and Blueberry Cultivation

Routes through Leiguarda

Leiguarda combines several types of routes with historical traces and rural settings. The Ruta La Viña is a circular route connecting Silviella, Lleiguarda and Beyu. It runs along a forest track with some considerable gradients; sections of the original stone paving have been preserved. A hike therefore includes both the circular course and changing trail conditions.

The Ruta Alto La Brueba – Oviñana (PR.AS-146) runs through Lleiguarda and Beyu to the AS-227 near the Parador de Silviella and continues to La Brueba. Along the route, visible traces of Roman gold mining remain preserved in and recognisable across the landscape. The route therefore connects named stages with a historical testimony that remains visible in the landscape. Both hiking routes run through Lleiguarda and Beyu, but their further courses differ: the PR.AS-146 extends to La Brueba, while Ruta La Viña includes Silviella.

Cycling Route and Access

BTT Route 1 “San Bartolomé” is a mountain bike route. It leads from Beyu via a road and a concrete track to Lleiguarda. The Ruta La Viña and the BTT route therefore differ directly in their route type: here, a circular route with a forest track, gradients and preserved stone paving is contrasted with a mountain bike route using a road and a concrete track.

A local road branches off from the AS-227 and provides access to Leiguarda near Fontoria. The PR.AS-146 reaches the AS-227 near the Parador de Silviella as part of its route. For routes that run along roads, concrete tracks or forest tracks, current route conditions should be checked before setting out.

Culture and Landscape

The dovecote in Lleiguarda is in good condition. The church of San Martín de Lleiguarda is accompanied by a yew tree. The dovecote is in good condition; the church of San Martín de Lleiguarda is accompanied by a yew tree.

The municipality of Belmonte de Miranda contains areas protected by the European Union through the Natura 2000 network. The municipality’s numerous mountain hiking trails enable nature and ecotourism. The protected areas and mountain hiking trails belong to the wider municipality of Belmonte de Miranda, while the routes mentioned describe specific courses through or to Lleiguarda.

Blueberry Cultivation in Lleiguarda

Blueberry cultivation began in the hamlet of Lleiguarda in 2009. At Arándanos de Lleiguarda, it is possible to visit the plantation and pick blueberries. There is also the option of adopting a blueberry bush. For a plantation visit, current opening hours and visiting times should be checked before travelling. For picking, the current visiting times should be checked in advance.

Other Places

Other places in the same regional context: Castañedo de Miranda, Carrea, El Coto, Somiedo, San Martín, Villamarín, Palacio, La Villa de Sub

For the higher-level travel overview: Camín Real De La Mesa.