GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - This year's Garden Route Walking Festival again takes place during the Easter long weekend and this year there are two interesting walks, organised by the Great Brak River Museum.
On Saturday, 20 April, drive or walk to and visit the last remaining hydro power station and more.
After the power station visit, you can return or continue the walk to the Wolwedans Dam wall (2.5km), and to finish, take the 230 metres of steps to the viewing platform.
Finally, you may walk the interesting (downhill) road back to Great Brak (8.7km) or catch a pre-arranged ride back.
Pre-register at walkingfestival.co.za/events/groot-brak-power-walk-and-wolwedans-dam2019/
Entry is by donation at the museum. You can also register at the museum in Amy Searle Street from 09:30. The walkers leave the museum promptly at 10.00 to visit the hydro power station, built in 1924.
On Monday, 22 April, the well-known Easter 4km historic Walk and Talk will take place. This is especially for those who would like to get to know Great Brak River's history. The theme is: Walking Over and Under our Historic Bridges.
Pre-register at walkingfestival.co.za/events/groot-brak-village-history-walk-2019/
Entry is by donation at the museum.
Gather at the museum at 13 Amy Searle Street from 08:00 to confirm your registration. The walk starts promptly at 08:30 for a 4lm stroll down memory lane.
The flat, 4km Walking Over and Under our Historic Bridges is suitable for both young and old. Walkers will go over and under the Bridges of Great Brak River, ending on the Great Brak River Island. Return the same way or via the other side of the estuary.
On the way, you will learn interesting facts about the bridges of Great Brak River, both ancient and modern, the village history, see the historic buildings at its centre and visit the ancient Mossienes sea bed.
See the site of the old village bakery and Cecile's herb garden. Discover the unfolding of the river formation and its changing history.
Learn about 30 years of village wool washing and its demise with the opening of the railway station in 1906. This year discover something more about the ichnology which is making the coastline famous. The hydro power station walk is slightly more difficult. Wear good hiking boots.
For more details, contact the museum (044 620 3338 or 083 448 1966).
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