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Midweek hikes

It all started when the organiser of midweek hikes, Jean Williams, and  her husband retired.  Walking was advised for health reasons and what better way of feeling free and easy during the week, away from the crowds at weekends, than midweek hiking.

The walks are generally more laid back than the Sunday hikes and often a venue is chosen where we indulge in a snack lunch or braai.  Slow and moderate groups are formed as required.

These midweek hikes are highly recommended, so come and see for yourself.

Below is the abbreviated December 2005, January, February and March 2006 programme.  For details of the complete programme, kindly click on the respective month below. The coloured words are hyperlinks to further information.

Any queries, please contact the club administrator on 011 462 2993.


Date

Event

Description

DECEMBER

Wed 7

Bartletts Farm

One of the easier hikes with wonderful views from the kloofs.

 

Wed 14

Laurentia

Always a favourite with many areas to explore and close to home.

 

Wed 21

Castle Gorge

Nothing need to be said- just enjoy this special place in the Magaliesberg

 

JANUARY

Wed 4

Groenkloof

Near the fountains in Pretoria. Enjoy the pleasant hike. Several species of game to be seen

Wed 11

Tswaing Crater

Tswaing means “place of salt”.A meteorite crater with a salt lake. Good birding as well!

Wed 18

Melville Koppies West

Explore this historic area from the Floreum to the koppies on the west side of the reserve.

Wed 25

Castle Gorge

Always a favourite. No description required.

FEBRUARY

Wed 1

Rietvlei Nature Reserve

Approx 12kms of walking through this reserve with a guide. Picnic after the walk.

Wed 8

Segwati Ranch

A favourite. Lots of game to be seen along the way. A swim and a braai afterwards

Wed 15

Stirrup Glen

Cancelled last year because of fires. Let’s try again. Out south in Eikenhof area.

Wed 22

Castle Gorge.

Always a favourite. No description required.

MARCH

Wed 1

Laurentia

Another favourite close to home with many areas to explore

Sat 4

Annual General Meeting

Ferndale High School, Milner Rd, Randburg at 14h30

Wed 8

Bartlett’s Farm

One of the easier hikes with wonderful views along the way.

Wed 15

Walter Sisul;u  Botanical Gardens

Easy walking along the ridge, then enjoy a light lunch afterwards in the shade of the trees.

Wed 22

Uitkyk

Magnificent views of Hartbeespoort Dam once you reach the top. Well worth the effort.

Wed 29

Castle Gorge

Always a favourite