Leaders MUST be contacted before hikes, especially during winter. Hikes may be cancelled due to weather and leaders need to know who to contact if there are cancellations. Two things stand out when we hike these days:
We urge our hikers to continue complying with the guidelines and, in particular, to wear some form of face mask for as much of the time as possible. Recognising that one does feel the need to remove the mask from time to time, particularly during the more challenging sections of a hike, we offer the following thoughts:
The times indicated in the hiking program are the times that the hikes start/leave from the meeting place. Please be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the starting time to allow for enough time to sign in etc. The leader may choose to wait 5 minutes for late comers, but more than this is not fair to the hikers that did arrive on time.
The club welcomes visitors to join any of our hikes. We request that you make contact with the leader who will advise you on the suitability of the hike based on your fitness level. Generally, the Saturday Hikes are easier and suited to beginners, whilst Sunday hikes are more strenuous. Visitors to any of our hikes are asked to offer a nominal donation to the club. Currently the amount asked is R50 per visitor.
Shell Garage, 52 St Georges Rd, Simonstown
Meet at the Shell. Head up lots of steps to Just Nuisance Grave. Return the same route and walk across to the waterfall.
Hike Leader
074 462 3496
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Renata Puccini’s house, 1 Sunnybrae Rd, Rondebosch
Come and join us for the annual soup evening at Sunnybrae, Renata’s home which she so kindly invites us Ramblers to. A delicious variety of soups will be on the table, along with other surprises, plus some great gluhwein. All compliments of the Ramblers.
RSVP to
074 462 3496
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by Wednesday evening
Sunbird Centre, Silvermine Rd, TMNP
We will hike through the dunes and then along the Lower Silvermine Wetlands to Main Rd and back via the Clovelly Golf Course.
Hike Leader
082 938 4442
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Olifantsbos parking, Cape Point (see p.1 for entrance fees)
Hike start at Olifantsbos parking area, then a laid-back walk along the beach to the shipwreck, then we turn towards the ridge above and turn right when we reach the top. We then continue on the ridge with a continuous view of the beach and sea until we turn inland to Sirkelsvlei. We have a rest/break and return on another route to our cars.
Hike Leader
081 788 0302
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Waterfront Makers Landing parking garage (next to the Cruise Ship Terminal)
Meet at and explore Makers Landing, onwards to Portnet Control, then loop around to the helipad, avoiding the malls, onto the boardwalk to look for dolphins, ascend Portwood Ridge and admire various architectural styles on the ridge, descend to the canal and observe the only water lock in Africa, walk along the canal to the Battery Park and end the walk with a peep into the atrium of the Zeitz and maybe enjoy a coffee.
Hike Leader
076 089 7964
Fish Hoek sports fields parking
From the parking area we walk across the field to start climbing the dunes to Peers Cave. Once done I’ll show off another cave. We will then slide down the dunes back to our cars.
Hike Leader
081 788 0302
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Glencairn Expressway
Meander along the Jonkersdam paths as well as take a detour up the Roodeberg Peak before finishing the loop.
Hike Leader
074 462 3496
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Peddlars on Spaanschemat River Road
Starting at Peddlars on Spaanschemat River Road, this scenic loop winds through some of Constantia’s most peaceful greenbelts. Head up Brounger Road, to the shady trails of the Sillery Greenbelt. From Sillery, the route climbs steadily toward Southern Cross Drive, offering glimpses of mountain views between the foliage. Once at the top, begin your descent toward the forested area of De Hel, a lush and shaded ravine. The trail loops down into the heart of De Hel, where you can pause in the cool, before completing the circle back.
Hike Leader
082 4141 744
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Cecilia Forest
We start with a somewhat challenging climb, ascent is 400m to the waterfall. Thereafter we head back mostly on jeep tracks to our cars (I will extend the route to get to +- 7km).
Hike Leader
084 370 8855
Golconda Rd, Glencairn Heights (park on the road near the trailhead)
This is a fairly easy walk, with only a few slightly steeper sections and a small scramble right at the top to access the peak (if anyone finds it a bit daunting, they can wait below the peak). The views over Noordhoek, Fish Hoek, Glencairn and in good weather up to Simonstown are spectacular and can be seen from various parts of the walk not only from the peak. Bring some snacks and coffee/tea. It can be a bit windy and cooler along some parts of the trail so bring warm layers. NOTE: the meeting point is in Golconda Rd on the Glencairn Heights side (not Fish Hoek). Heavy rain cancels.
Hike Leader
082 413 5414
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Theresa Ave, Camps Bay
Ascend Woody Ravine, find and explore Tranquillity Cracks, descend via Corridor Ravine.
Hike Leader
076 089 7964
Constantia Nek
From Constantia Nek we will proceed past De Villiers Dam and tack right onto Smuts Track then left onto Ash Valley to Hely-Hutchinson Dam. Then climb up to Cleft Peak, have a break return via Smuts Track to our cars.
Hike Leader
081 788 0302
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Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve (see p.1 for entrance fees). We will drive 800m to the start of the hike and then shuttle with cars to Bordjiesrif at the end of the hike, where we will leave the other half of the cars.
We start about 800m from the main gate, then hike about 5.5km along the False Bay coastline until a parking area called Booi se Skerm. En route we will pass five peaks, including Judas Peak, die Boer, and Paulsberg. Break at Paulsberg, breathtaking scenery. Only strenuous due to the ascent of Paulsberg. There is an option to wait at Kanonkop and skip ascent to Paulsberg. Total distance is 7.5km and ascent of about 415m. This is a 2B hike. Heavy rain cancels.
Hike Leader
082 082 0482
Rhodes Memorial upper car park
Meet at Rhodes, up to Kings Blockhouse, up to Fire lookout, up to Mowbray ridges, along Knife Edge around Minor Peak, back on upper contour path.
Hike Leader
083 294 5845
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Parking area at the turnaround
We hike up to the saddle and onwards to Chapmans Peak. We return the same route. Can be very windy.
Hike Leader
076 089 7964
The Peninsula Ramblers Hiking Club is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The Club is run by volunteers and would not exist without the support and participation of its members. Our aim is simple: to get out into the fresh air and beauty of our magnificent Cape Mountains – and beyond – as often as possible, while at the same time doing whatever we can to help protect the pristine areas we visit.
Contact: Glenda Doller
078 292 2477
info@ramblers.org.za
Chairperson: Lizette Leigh
074 462 3496
committee@ramblers.org.za
Secretary: Max Brock
082 938 4442
membership@ramblers.org.za
Treasurer: Tony Serafin
072 701 5499
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