South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed that the park’s infrastructure and natural vegetation had taken a knock, leading to dangerous conditions for hikers and trail runners.
The competition was established after two people at the local Neuadd Arms pub bet on whether a man could defeat a horse in a long-distance race.
The Transkei coastline remains one of South Africa’s somewhat hidden gems, showcased superbly in the promo video for a new trail run series.