| MIDLANDS
HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 24 JULY TO END OCTOBER 2004 |
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Chance to practice & train for backpacking at this venue ## |
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HIKE / AREA |
APPROX. |
GRADE |
LEADER & CONTACT |
APPROX. |
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DISTANCE |
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DETAILS |
COST |
| Fri-Sun |
##Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10
members |
12-22 km |
2-4 |
Keith Ashton Tel 033
3303763 |
R50pppn
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| 23-25 Jul 04 |
Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres) - already fully booked |
each day |
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| Sat-Sun |
Giants Castle - Moonlight Hike to &
overnight at Giants Hut (arrive at Giants Castle office 5-00pm) |
10-12 km |
3 |
Dave Sclanders Tel
033 3865622 |
R30pp |
| 31 Jul-1 Aug 04 |
return
on Sunday via Meander Hut - Full, but contact Dave for first option in case
of cancellations. |
each day |
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##Highmoor - Day hike - best views of "The Giant" - lovely area
with game & birdlife. Meet at Highmoor |
12-14 km |
2-3 |
Keith Ashton Tel 033
3303763 |
R15 day entry fee inc
all levies |
| 08-Aug-04 |
Office at 08h30. Option
> to camp with the Ashton's for the long weekend
- Contact Keith asap for this. |
each day |
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Camping option R40 pppn |
| Sat-Sun |
Cathedral Peak area - Hike to & overnight in Leopard or Poachers Cave -
visit Eland Cave to see |
12-14 km |
3 |
Graham Cullinan Tel
033 3965514 |
R30pp |
| 14-15 Aug 04 |
some of the best Bushmens paintings
in the Drakensberg. |
each day |
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| Tue 17 Aug 04 |
AGM at Hilton Hotel
19:30 followed by finger supper - please diarise & do your best to attend |
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Mary Clover Tel 033 3435787 |
Contact Mary to confirm |
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Cost of finger supper will be
subsidised for members. Please confirm attendance to Mary by end of July |
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Cell - 083 700 6199 |
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| Sun 22 Aug 04 |
##Dargle area - Day
Hike - Nhlosane from farm near Everglades Hotel - Lovely views |
10 km |
2+ |
Iain Talbot - Tel 033 3471314 |
R5 pp |
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Meet at 08h30 near Everglades Hotel
turn off (I.e. opposite Everglades Hotel driveway). |
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| Sat-Sun |
Drakensberg
Gardens/Bushmans Nek - Backpack from Drakensberg Gardens
(from Swiman Hut) to |
12-13 km |
3 |
Warwick Keating-Tel
033 3432133 |
R60pp |
| 28-29 Aug 04 |
overnight
in Bushmans Nek Hut then return on Sunday to Drakensberg Gardens |
each day |
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| Sun |
Boston - Day hike - "Paddy's Walk" - Netherby to Boston View
Farm - Meet at Boston Country Club |
12 km |
2-3 |
Philip Grant - Tel 033 9971817 |
R10 pp |
| 05-Sep-04 |
at 09h00 - Bring lunch &
juice/water & refreshments for afterwards - lovely views of Midlands
& the Berg |
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| Sun 12 Sep 04 |
##Karkloof - Day hike
- Glen Boyd's Farm - more details from Mark |
10 km |
2 |
Mark Nellist |
Contact Mark to
confirm |
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details |
| Sun 19 Sep 04 |
##Mondi Forest - Day Hike - Meet at Peel's
Honey @ 08h00 - Bring lunch & water/juice etc |
12 km |
2 |
Richard Liebnitz -Tel 033 3865010 |
No charge |
| Tue |
Scocial Evening - Spring
Party / Dinner - Hilton Hotel at 7-30 pm |
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Mary Clover - Tel 033 3435787 |
Contact Mary for details |
| 21-Sep-04 |
Contact Mary for more details. |
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Cell - 083 700 6199 |
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| Fri - Sun |
"Vergezient"
Mountain Retreat & Trails - Near Oliviers Hoek Pass -
Comfortable accommodation in |
Short 5km |
1-2 |
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| 24-26 Sep 04 |
Zondertwyfel Barn House which offers
hikers a cosy stay regardless of weather conditions. Complete with |
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Bushy Kirby - Tel 033 2123071 |
R75 pppn |
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comfortable
mattresses, woodburning stoves, braais, gas rings, hot showers & flush
toilets, fridge, |
Longer |
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(R150 pp for Fri & Sat nights) |
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dining areas with tables &
benches. Magnificent Berg panorama over 100km long. Wonderful long &
short |
14 km |
2-3 |
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hikes to suit every taste &
fitness level. Book asap to secure your place. |
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| Sun 3 Oct 04 |
##Cumberland Nature
Reserve - Day Hike followed by social braai - bring meat
& drinks etc |
8-10 km |
2 |
Graham Cullinan Tel
033 3965514 |
R5 pp |
| Sat-Sun |
Injasuti - Hike to
& overnight in Lower Injasuti Cave - Ideal venue for first time
backpackers & hikers |
8 km |
2+ |
Warwick Keating-Tel
033 3432133 |
R30 pp |
| 9-10 Oct 04 |
wanting to experience sleeping in a
cave for the first time. |
each day |
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| Sun 17 Oct 04 |
##Howick - Umgeni
Valley Nature Reserve - Day hike - Meet at the reserve
office at 08h30 |
10 km |
2 |
Selven Nyker - Tel
033 3304842 |
R9 pp |
| Sat-Sun |
##Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10
members |
12 km |
2-3 |
Keith Ashton Tel 033
3303763 |
R50pppn
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| 23-24 Oct 04 |
Day
hikes from cottage or simply unwind on the property (10 acres) - Option to
include Fri night 22 Oct. |
each day |
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| Fri-Sun |
Fort Nottingham - Have a relaxing long weekend at Lyndhurst - leisurely walking
or try a spot of
fishing |
6-8km |
2 |
Mark Nellist - Tel
033 3302703 |
R50 pppn |
| 22-24 Oct 04 |
on large dam. Maximum 12 members -
contact Mark or Mary asap to secure your place at the cottage. |
each day |
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or Mary Clover - Tel 033 3435787 |
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| Sun |
Claridge Area - Cycle
Ride - Meet at top of English Road at 08h00 |
30 km |
2+ |
Brian Henwood - Tel
033 3471126 |
No charge |
| 31-Oct-04 |
Come on you hikers, have a change
& have a lovely cycle ride & flex some different muscles. |
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