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Sun 27 Nov 2022
Laura
Join Laura starting at the Newlands Forest car park, hike up to the Kings' Blockhouse via the contour path where we will take a break before descending back to Newlands Forest on a loose gravel trail (not the contour path).  Lots of stair climbing and uphill walking.  Bring water, snacks, hat, sunblock and R40 guest fee if not a member   More...

Meet behind the sliding gate at the top of the car park before 7am.  

Duration 3.5 hours / 9km. 

Directions, queries and bookings: https://www.meetup.com/meridian-hiking-club/events/289214377/

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Sun 27 Nov 2022
Karen Watkins
 A circular hike from Brounger Road, off Spanschemat River Road, through some of the greenbelts and a labyrinth to Tokai Park with breakfast (bring debit/credit card) at the hole-in-the-wall cafe; or bring your own. Return via Groot Constantia where you can buy a bottle of wine or do a tasting at R115 (five wines of your choice   More...

Meet at Peddlars on the Bend, Brounger Road, Constantia at 9am 

Duration 4 hours, 11 km. 

Directions, bookings: https://www.meetup.com/meridian-hiking-club/events/289912196/

 

 
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Tue 29 Nov 2022
Kevin
Meet at Kirstenbosch outside Vida E Cafe and arrange lifts to Constantia Nek. Walk along the contour path back to Kirstembasch then through the gardens enjoying the outdoors and great company.  Entrance free for over 60s (bring your SA ID as proof) all others pay R80 entrance fee.  R40 guest fee applies for all non Meridian Hiking Club   More...

Meet at 9am outside the Vida E Cafe at Gate 1. 

Directions, queries and bookings: https://www.meetup.com/meridian-hiking-club/events/bhlpzsydcpbmc/

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Wed 30 Nov 2022
Julia
Join Julia for a two hour adventure walk from Constantia Nek round trip.  Enjoy the outdoors with scenic views.  Bring water, snacks, hat, light jacket, and R40 guest fee if not a member of the meridian Hiking Club. 

Hike starts promptly at 7am. Duration 2 hours, distance approx 4km. Please arrive earlier to sign in. 

Directions, queries and bookings: https://www.meetup.com/meridian-hiking-club/events/288988753/

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Fri 2 Dec 2022
Ivan Mills
Join Ivan for a 1 hour walk on part of the green belt.  This is a Covid responsible event. Please bring your own hand sanitizer.  R40 guest fee applies for those who are not members of the Meridian Hiking Club. 

Ivan will start walking at 6 pm from the far end of the parking area behind Peddlars on the Bend, Spaanschemat River Rd.  

 

 Directions, queries and bookings:https://www.meetup.com/meridian-hiking-club/events/lfcpzsydcqbdb/

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Sat 3 Dec 2022
Julia
Join Julia for a two & half hour walk through Newlands Forest to Rhodes Memorial return. A good level of fitness is required as there are steep ascents and descents with many steps on this route.  Nature awaits with beautiful views on the way. Bring water, snacks, hat, light jacket, R40 guest fee if not a Meridian Hiking Club member.&n  More...

Meet at Newlands Forest car park by 7am. Duration 6km / 2.5 hours

Directions, queries and bookings: https://www.meetup.com/meridian-hiking-club/events/289145582/

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