DURBAN Ramblers Hiking Club heads to the Umhlanga promenade, dune forest and lagoon on Saturday, 6 April.
Call hike leader Ilona on 076-912-9829 about this easy, grade one 8km hike along the prestigious Umhlanga promenade, through indigenous dune forest, and out onto the beach to the lagoon, returning to the car park.
Park at Durban View Park parking lot (Marine Drive and Durban View Road) and stay to enjoy drinks afterwards while lapping up the sea breeze. Meet at 1.45pm.
On Sunday, 7 April hikers will traverse Hill ‘n Dale in Bartlett Estate, Hammarsdale.
Hike leader is Jenny on 084-952-0622. This 12km Saturday hike has been adapted for Sunday hikers. This hike through the conservancy is graded three, moderate, as it takes grassland and cane fields with views far and wide in the Hammarsdale area. Meet at the Hammarsdale Road/D657 intersection towards the Estate from where hikers will drive in convoy to start the hike at 8am. From the N3, take exit 43 to the left towards Hammarsdale (Mr385 Road), first main turnoff to the right is D657 Road. A donation of R20 per person is payable to the conservancy. Meet at 7.45am.
