St Francis Walking Weekend 2026

Stay fit with our Winter Walking Weekend

Training for a long-distance walk?  Searching for a reason to stay fit during winter?  Looking for a reason to visit St Francis in Winter?  Why not join the second St Francis Walking Weekend from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June 2026.

Three distances will be walked on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning and Sunday morning.  It is not a race, there will be no winners but to ensure safety, you will have to finish before a certain time.

On Friday 26 June from 15h30 we will enjoy a circular 5km walk from Port St Francis along sections of the Two Harbours Walk and the streets of Santareme.  Number collection will be from 15h00 at Quayside, Port St Francis.  The entry fee is R50 and route briefing will be at 15h30. Please bring a headlamp or torch in case you finish after dark.

On Saturday morning we walk from St Francis Bay to Jeffreys Bay.  CHANGE IN PLAN DUE TO THE RECENT FLOODS - THERE WILL BE NO RIVER CROSSING BY BOAT!  

The route starts at the entrance to the Osbosch Farm (opposite the St Francis College) from where you will be transported to the drop off point on the shore (due to Foot and Mouth), making the route slightly shorter.  You will continue along the shoreline until you get to the Seekoei River which we will have to cross on the bridge.  The finish is at Tasty Tables just off main beach in Jeffreys Bay where each finisher will receive a free drink.

Shuttles can be privately organised through JBay Cabs (083 6111 003) or Simpiwe’s Shuttles (083 957 1331).  Number collection will be from 07h00, the briefing is at 07h20 and walkers can set off at 07h30 (this might slightly change due to transporting of the walkers).  Your allocated time to finish is 12h30 (try and beat the tide!).  Please note there will be no water points along the way, and walkers must be self-sufficient.  The entry fee is R250.

On Sunday morning walkers once again our walk starts at Port St Francis, this time from Bella’s Kitchen. Everyone will start on Squid Square and walk via Shark Point to the Cape St Francis beach. You can choose to stop at the Cape St Francis Resort (5,5km), or continue towards the Seal Point Lighthouse (and stop for coffee) before you continue to Sunset Rock. Here you will turn inland and walk through the Irma Booysen Floral Reserve to the Cape St Francis Resort. If the

Sunday roast and live music suits you, you can call it a day at 10km or walk through the Resort, back onto the beach and through the Seal Point Nature Reserve to reach Bella’s again at 14km Number collection will be from 07h30 and briefing at 07h45 to start walking at 08h00.  The entry fee is R140 and the allocated finishing time is 12h00.

All routes will be well marked/marshalled.  Roaming marshals and Traffic Officials will be on the route.  Contact the Cape St Francis Resort for accommodation specials for the weekend on 042-298 0054.  The weekend is sponsored by Quayside Pub and Bella's Kitchen, and the accommodation host is the Cape St Francis Resort. 

For Further information on the walk or issues with entries please contact Esti - 073 825 0835