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MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 28 MARCH TO END JUNE 2004 |
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## Chance to practice & train for backpacking at this
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DATE |
HIKE /
AREA |
APPROX. |
GRADE |
LEADER
& CONTACT |
APPROX. |
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DISTANCE |
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DETAILS |
COST |
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Sun 28
Mar 04 |
## Day Hike - Nottingham Road/Loteni area on private land
- ridge route with good views - game in area |
10-12 km |
2+ |
Warwick Keating-Tel 033 3432133 |
R10pp |
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Sat-Sun |
## Berg. Cottage weekend - adjacent to Drakensberg Gardens
- Fully Equipped - Max 10 persons |
12km |
2-3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R50 pp |
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3-4 Apr
04 |
Day Hikes from cottage or simply unwind on the property
(10 acres). Book early to secure your place. |
each day |
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Fri-Tue |
## Long "Easter" weekend - Camping & hiking
at Highmoor - Book early to secure your place. |
10-12km |
2-3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R40 pppn |
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9-13 Apr
04 |
Lovely small campsite - day hikes from campsite - chance
to see game & view Bushmen's paintings |
each day |
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inc
entrance & levies |
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Sun 18
Apr 04 |
## Day hike - Byrne Valley - more details later |
10-12km |
2 |
Bushy Kirby - Tel 033 2123071 |
Details
later |
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Sat-Tue |
Long weekend (inc Freedom Day) at Mbotyi (sleeping in cottage).
Beautiful wild coastal spot. |
10-15km |
2-3 |
Mary Clover - Tel 033 3435787 |
R50 pppn |
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24-27 Apr
04 |
Day hikes along coast & inland waterfalls etc. Fully booked. |
each day |
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Sun 2 May
04 |
Day Hike - Nhlosane "South Ridge" - Watershed
to Sitamani - hiking fitness
essential |
15km |
3+ |
Philip Grant - Tel 033 9971817 |
R10pp |
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Meet at Boston Country Club at 08h30 - bring lunch,
water & refreshments for afterwards. |
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Mon-Sun |
5-day/5-night Whale Trail - De Hoop Nature Reserve -
Fantastic Trail - Already fully booked but if you are |
7-16km |
3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R520 pp
for trail plus |
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3-8 May
04 |
keen put your name on waiting list in case of any
cancellations - first come first served. |
each day |
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R200 pp for porterage option |
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Sun 9 May
04 |
## Day hike - Hilton area - more details later |
10-12km |
2 |
Mary
Clover - Tel 033 3435787 |
Details
later |
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15-16 May
04 |
Camping & Hiking weekend at Lotheni - Day hikes from
campsite - chance to see Bushmen's paintings |
10-12km
pd |
2-3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 |
R48 pp |
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Tue 18
May 04 |
Social Evening at Crossways at 19h30 - Slide
Presentation on Whale Trail by Brian Henwood |
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Mary Clover - Tel 033 3435787 |
No charge |
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Sat-Sun |
Camping & Hiking weekend at Weenen Game Reserve - short
walks - good game viewing |
short
walks |
1-2 |
Warwick Keating-Tel 033 3432133 |
R38 pp |
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29-30 May
04 |
4x4 options available. |
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Sun 13
Jun 04 |
## Day hike along beach - La Lucia / Umhlanga - Social
braai at the Ashton's timeshare afterwards. |
6-8km |
1-2 |
Graham Cullinan Tel 033 3965514 |
No charge |
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26-27 Jun
04 |
## Weekend Camping & Hiking at Eagle View - Harburg -
Day hikes from Campsite |
10km pd |
2 |
Warwick Keating-Tel 033 3432133 |
R25 pp |
QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Types of activities
in which you are interested:
Cycling
/ Day Hikes / Recognised Hiking Trails (eg Whale Trail) /
Cave Hikes / Cottage Weekends with hikes included /
Camping weekends
with
hikes included / Social Evenings / Other (please specify)
Preferred
regions: Coastal /
Mountains / Nature Reserves / Any other comments or
suggestions