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WALKING IN NATURE: Leg four of Shoreline Challenge this Sunday, June 23

There was more than 100 walkers in each of the first three legs. Come and enjoy a shoreline stroll on Sunday morning.

June 20, 2024
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Walkers head off from Lucien Beach at Leg three of the Shoreline Challenge. PHOTO BY FUNDI MZOBE

Leg four of this year’s Shoreline Challenge will start from Ramsgate Beach and end at Southbroom Beach this Sunday, June 23.

The distance is 5.4km, and everyone is welcome!

Sunrise at the tidal pool at Lucien Beach. PHOTO BY SOPHIA NEL

On Sunday, June 9, a total of 97 walkers gathered for leg three.

This 5.5km walk started at Manaba beach and ended at Ramsgate beach.

The weather was perfect, and it was unexpected surprise to witness sardines being netted at the start of the walk.

Sardines being netted at Lucien Beach. PHOTO BY SHONA AYLWARD

Nature lovers got to see dolphin, bird and whale activity along this gorgeous stretch of coastline.

Mzimkhulu Honorary Officer Maxine Willemse, said the Ramsgate Conservancy provided delicious chicken and cheese rolls at the end, and much fun was had by all.
Pretty Margate tidal pool. PHOTO BY SHONA AYLWARD
The WIN Walking in Nature Shoreline Challenge is an annual South Coast community event organised by the Mzimkhulu Honorary Officers.
The Shoreline Challenge encourages everyone to enjoy walking our beautiful coastline and thanks those who collected bags and bags of rubbish along the way. Your efforts and support of the Mzimkhulu Honorary Officers is greatly appreciated,” she said.

The overall challenge is to walk from Port Shepstone to Port Edward along the beach for most of the way.

Ursula Lotter and her dog Neo. PHOTO BY FUNDI MZOBE

Join the next challenge: July 7: Southbroom Beach to Mpenjati – 6.95km; July 21: Mpenjati to Munster Beach – 5.4km; August 4: Munster Beach to Port Edward Beach – 5.4km; August 18: Port Edward Beach to Mtamvuna River – 7km.

An entry fee of R50 will cover your participation each Sunday.

Those who complete all eight legs of the event will be rewarded with a Shoreline Challenge 2024 finisher T-shirt, which will give you bragging rights for at least a year.

Book your place in the 2024 Shoreline Challenge, or for more information, contact Maxine on 071 5176408.

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June 20, 2024
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