Four-Legged Fish (Closest City/Town: East London)

Eastern Cape - Amatola

Four-Legged Fish

CLOSEST TOWN > East London

DISTANCE > Various

GRADING > MODERATE

OVERVIEW

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OVERVIEW

There are different routes available, all of which start from Kidd's Beach. One can either do a ride along the beach, which forms part of the Gulu and Tyolomnqa Nature Reserves, as far as the rider likes, or a route through various farms that can range from a short 10 km trip to an all day ride of about 100km. Routes can be tailor made to suit the rider.

On your bike

Beach Trail (Riding enjoyment 5/5) - The beautiful, pristine, lonely beach trail can be very technical as there are kms of rocks for the skilled trails rider. This can be kept to a minimum for those less daring as there is both hard and soft sand alongside the rocks for most of the way. The route is very enjoyable and the only portage necessary is across river mouths if they are open. This route passes the location were the world's first live Coelacanth (Four-legged fish) was caught off a fishing trawler.

The terrain is medium to difficult with rocks and sand.

This route runs along the Gulu Nature Reserve with its beautiful balance of majestic sand dunes, rocks and both hard and soft sand.

Farm/Bush Trail (Riding enjoyment 5/5) - The trail through the farms is mostly fast-flowing single track with a bit of twin and dirt/gravel road. You will be exposed to the beautiful coastal fauna and flora, as well as the lives of the rural people as you pass through their villages.

The terrain is medium to difficult/technical with rocks, sand gravel. The topography consists of reasonable ascents and fast flowing hardpack single-track that weaves down the descents and varies from medium to difficult. One narrow, shallow, rocky river portage must be negotiated.

Off your bike

Surfing, canoeing, climbing, fishing, bird watching and safe beach walks.

CONTACT
Route information:
Main Road, Kidds Beach
Address: P.O.Box 192, Kidds Beach, 5264
Telephone: +27 (0)83 6955146
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website :

GPS S 33.145008 E 27.693636

Weather: 

Partly CloudyPartly Cloudy 14 oC
Humidity: 45%
Wind: NW at 2 mph
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Sun 11 ⇒ 19 oC » Clear «

FAST FACTS

GRADING: Moderate to Extreme

DURATION: Tailor made rides to suit the rider's requirements

CONFIGURATION : Option of a circular route, an out-and-back route or one can be collected at the end of the route

START POINT: Kidd's Beach

TERRAIN: Rocks, gravel and sand

MAP: Exact routes will be developed on arrival

MORE INFORMATION: There is good cellphone reception along the trails, but no ablution facilities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Rides are tailor made and fees therefore depend on the rider's requirements. Please phone or email your requirements to Mark.

FACILITIES: Accommodation available in Kidd's beach from camping/caravanning to self catering cottages and B&Bs. Shops, restaurants, pubs and a fuel station with an ATM are also available.

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