Although Durban’s Golden Mile beaches were snubbed last year when it comes to Blue Flag status, it’s great to know that Durban is winning at something.
The Golden Mile received recognition as the best place to run and cycle, according to a study by SportsShoes.com. The study by the site is based on reviews from Tripadvisor.
“The study analysed Tripadvisor reviews for over 760 cycle routes, running paths and popular swimming locations across different countries to find out which attractions have left visitors so content they took to Tripadvisor to leave glowing reviews. The results were then ranked in order to name the best places to run, swim and cycle in each country, and which countries take the crown for each activity,” said SportsShoes.com.
When it comes to beaches, of course, Camp’s Bay Beach in Cape Town was found to be at the top of the list when it comes to the best places to swim in South Africa, followed by uMhlanga Main Beach.
So here is the list of the top five places to run, swim and cycle:
The Best Places to Run in South Africa
1. Golden Mile, Durban
2. Durban Botanic Gardens, Durban
3. Pretoria National Botanical Garden, Pretoria
4. Johannesburg Botanical Garden, Johannesburg
5. Hermanus Cliff Path, Hermanus
The Best Places to Swim in South Africa
1. Camp's Bay Beach, Cape Town
2. uMhlanga Main Beach, Durban
3. Silvermine Nature Reserve, Cape Town
4. Grotto Beach, Hermanus
5. Buffalo Bay, Knysna
The Best Places to Cycle in South Africa
1. Golden Mile, Durban
2. Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, Pinetown
3. Holla Trails, Ballito
4. Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Town
5. Johannesburg Botanical Garden, Johannesburg
Commenting on the best places to run, swim and cycle, Dan Cartner, head of marketing at SportsShoes.com, said your surroundings can have a huge impact on your performance when you are running, swimming or cycling.
“Getting into the great outdoors can be beneficial for both mental and physical health. Whether it’s jogging in urban parks full of lush greenery or swimming at golden-sand beaches with clear water, we wanted to find the best-reviewed hot spots for avid cyclists, runners and swimmers,” said Cartner.