PRACTICE WALK 4: 3 DEC 2023 - GROTTO BEACH/CLIFF PATH (6KM / 12KM / 20KM)

ABOUT

PRACTICE WALK 4 - GROTTO BEACH - CLIFF PATH - NEW HARBOUR

Anyone can participate in the practice walks - family and friends | male or female | fit children or fit adults. Proceeds from these walks will be used by Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse Ladies to support duly elected charities in the Overstrand.

WALK | CONNECT | PREPARE

The routes are chosen for the practice walks to help registered Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse Ladies prepare for the Official 4-day 100km Walk. The Official Walk of 14 - 17 March 2024 is aimed at raising funds for Overstrand Hospice and the secondary beneficiaries of KAWS (Kleinmond Animal Wellfare) and Huis Lettie Theron.

{The Route was originally planned to walk towards Sopies Klip, but with the lagoon being open, this will not be possible at present.}

• Route: We start at Grotto Beach (Ablution Block), walk through Piet se Bos, walk on the beach, fom the Lagoon back to Dutchies to start on the Coastal/Cliff path towards the New Harbour.

We have three unique Hop-On/Hop-Off options for this walk:

6km: Walk to Langbaai and back to Grotto //

12km: Walk to Amphitheatre and back to Grotto {Two rest Stops for the 12km - Amphitheatre (7-8km from Start) and Siever's Point (3km to Dutchies)} //

20km: Walk to New Harbour and back. {Three Rest Stops for the 20km - Amphitheatre (7-8km from Start) to New Harbour (10-11km from Start) and Siever's Point (3km to Dutchies)}

• Distances: 6km / 12km / 20km
• Duration: approx.6-7 hours
• Terrain: Fynbos paths through Piet se Bos, Beach Sand on Grotto and the rest will be Cliff paths
• Rest stops: 2/3 Rest Stops on the route (depending on the distance you walk) - Bring drinks and snacks.
• Meeting point: Grotto Beach Ablution Blocks & Parking
• Registration Time: 06:30 – 06:50
• Starting Time:  07:00   to  +/-14:00 - End

A few things to remember:

• Be a sport and wear something creative/Xmasy to spread the Xmas-cheer!!!! ?????
• Ensure you are protected against sunburn
• Wear your comfortable hiking shoes - gaiters are recommended (protects against sand in shoes)
• In your backpack you can also bring a rain jacket / poncho / small first aid kit / sun hat / costume / small towel / toilet paper or tissues / bags for rubbish
• Practise with a 'loaded' backpack - as you will be wearing it for 4 days for 100km

About

Lighthouse2Lighthouse ladies' (NPO 169-860) is a non-profit organisation focused on raising funds for charities in the Overstrand community.

Read more about the charities we supported in 2023 - on our website: www.lighthouse2lighthouse.co.za

In the 2023/24 L2L-Season we are walking to raise funds for Overstrand Hospice, our main beneficiary - as well as Huis Lettie Theron and KAWS.

We have raised over R7,5million since 2006 for more than 30 charities in the Overstrand.

The registered Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse ladies that walked in 2023 were able to raise funds for the main beneficiary IZIBUSIZO of more than R700 000.00

An additional +/-R 110 500 was also donated to the 13 different charities that applied to be the main Beneficiary - including 1. Panthera Africa, 2. Pebbles Project, 3. JustCare,

4. Kleinmond Animal Welfare Society, 5. Hermanus Animal Welfare Society, 6.The Light of the Cross Ministries (LOCM)/ Hermanus Christian Academy, 7. Waldorf School Hermanus, 8. Hawston Health & Welfare organisation, 9. Huis Lettie Theron, 10. Grootbos Foundation, 11. FynArts, 12. Handevat Music & 13.Creative Skills Factory

Money cannot be raised without the support of our walkers – albeit the registered Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse Ladies or family or friends or community members. Your small contribution will make a big difference to the communities impacted by the charities we support in the Overstrand.

Anyone can participate in the practice walks - family and friends | male or female | fit children or fit adults. Proceeds from these walks will be used by Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse Ladies to support duly elected charities in the Overstrand.

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