MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures Q1-2021 |
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Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader |
Contact |
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31 December - 2 January (3) |
Mkhomazi: Cyprus Cave - celebrate New Year. Ideal for first-time backpackers or others as we can explore from the cave. Waterfall above the cave and pool below. Max. 6 hikers. |
10km 250m |
Keith Ashton |
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8-16 January (9) |
Wild Coast: Port St. Johns to Hole in the Wall |
95km |
John & Christine Pickup |
082-7826025 (phone or WhatsApp) |
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6-7 February (2) |
Cobham: Lakes Cave via Pholela River. Return via Siphongweni Rock National Monument rock art site and Tortoise Rocks. |
28km 530m |
David Gay |
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3,5 |
13-14 February (2) |
Giant's Castle: Bannerman Hut and exploration to climb The Thumb, or optional overnight in hut only. |
26km 1298m |
John Pickup |
072-1512031 |
3-4 |
20-21 February (2) |
Garden Castle: Tenting in Hidden Valley. Bring your costume as there is a pool next to the camp site. Hiking tent required. |
12km 200m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336 081-5308447
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27-28 February (2) |
Garden Castle: Tent at the top of Wilson's Pass. Return via Mashai Pass. |
26km 1265m |
David Gay |
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13-14 March (2) |
Injasuti: Marble Baths Cave. Bring your costume as there is a pool close to the cave. |
16km 460m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336 081-5308447
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20-22 March (3) |
Garden Castle: Wilson's Cave via Castle View farm; Fun Cave via Eland Flats; return via Mzimkhulu Pipeline. |
32km 460m |
David Gay |
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3,5 |
PTO for Day Hikes |
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DAY HIKES |
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Sat 23 Jan |
HIGHMOOR – Day hike to Ka-Dedakushe Falls via “The Plaque” - Impressive Twin Falls. Day entrance fee R45 per person |
16 km 400m climb |
Keith Ashton |
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Sat 27 Feb |
African Fish Eagle Trail with a walk through the Beachwood Mangroves at the start, coffee at the SPCA turning point (bring cash). Brisk pace. Pre-book by Wednesday 24 Feb, rain stops play |
12.5km Sea Level |
Heidi Cox |
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Sun 7 March |
Umdloti to Umhlanga and back, walk through Umhlanga Nature Reserve (if it is open again) lunch at the Bush Tavern afterwards. Brisk pace. Pre-book by Wednesday 20 Jan, rain stops play. |
12.5km Sea Level |
Heidi Cox |
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ADVANCE NOTICE |
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Dist / Elevation |
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Contact |
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16 to 18 April |
Club Campout - venue and details to be announced |
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SOCIALS 2021 |
Arrive 19h00 to start at 19h30 |
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28-Jan |
AGM Sherwood Bowling Club |
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25-Feb |
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25-Mar |
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22-Apr |
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27-May |
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24-Jun |
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22-Jul |
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26-Aug |
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30-Sep |
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28-Oct |
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25-Nov |
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09-Dec |
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Please note that all COVID-19 protocols must be observed, wear your mask, wash & sanitise your hands and please don’t participate if you believe that you may infect others |