Upcoming Hikes

Hike programs cover a four month period and are published in October, February and June. Every two weeks the upcoming hikes are updated below for ease of reference.

Important notes:

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:

  • the many people enjoying the outdoors and so the need to arrive early in order to find parking; and
  • more significantly, the varying levels of compliance with C-19 guidelines.

 

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:

  • increase your distance from others while your or their mask is down;
  • When passing others or being passed, please “mask-up” for those few seconds.

Times

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.

Visitors

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.

Saturday 12 April

Constantia Contour

Meet: 7:00 AM

Constantia Nek car park

Hike details:

We’ll take a walk along the contour path towards Skeleton Gorge and return via a slightly different route

4-5 Hours

5-8 km

Moderate

Scrambling

Hike Leader

Lyn Barker-Veary

082 4141 744
WhatsApp messages preferred

Sunday 13 April

Blackburn Ravine

Meet: 8:00 AM

Silvermine gate 1 (parking area by the dam)

Hike details:

Start at the dam, up to Noordhoek Peak, down to the cairn, along contour path, up Blackburn Ravine, around the Amphitheatre Circuit, back at the dam

4-5 Hours

8-10 km

Very Strenuous

Scrambling

Exposure

Hike Leader

Saturday 19 April (between Good Friday and Easter Sunday)

Judas peak, Llandudno corner, Ruyterplaats

Meet: 8:00 AM

Ruyterplaats car park outside the village entrance

Hike details:

Start from Ruyterplaats, uphill, level track sort of, then up more to Llandudno corner, around the cliff path, up past the waterfall corner, top out on Judas peak, then back

5-6 Hours

8-10 km

Strenuous

Scrambling

Exposure

Hike Leader

Chris Taylor

083 294 5845
(WhatsApp messages preferred)

Monday 21 April (Family Day)

Fat Lady's shelter, Muizenberg. cave

Meet: 8:30 AM

End of Silvermine 2 parking area; at the area map and the final boom

Hike details:

This relatively easy hike starts at the end of the gate 2 parking area, next to the final boom and map of area. There is a car guard on duty; bring a tip.

We will take a circular route through the mountains, ascending some steeper slopes ( no scrambling) to the “fat lady shelter” with views of the southern suburbs and the back of table mountain. We will then move onto the Muizenberg cave in an adjoining valley for a break and then back to base.

This lovely area is characterised by plenty of fynbos, wide open spaces and views around the peninsula. There are few trees along the way, so very little shade. Bring good shoes/ boots, hat, snack supplies, water and a smile! Rain cancels

4-5 Hours

5-8 km

Moderate

Dogs Allowed (with TMNP permit)

Hike Leader

Les Watson

084 856 1742
(WhatsApp messages preferred)

Saturday 26 April

Grootkop

Meet: 7:30 AM

Theresa Avenue Camps Bay

Hike details:

Walk along Contour Path to Oudekraal Ravine. Up along to Grootkop and lunch there. Back down Corridor or Kasteelspoort

6 Hours + (Whole Day)

>10 km

Very Strenuous

Scrambling

Exposure

Hike Leader

Lizette Leigh

074 462 3496
WhatsApp messages preferred

Sunday 27 April (Freedom Day)

Hoek Van Bobbejaan - Cape Point

Meet: 8:00 AM

Parking area off Circular Drive – Hoek Van Bobbejaan

Hike details:

We’ll take the steep wooden steps down to the beach and follow the coastline under the Milkwood Tunnels to the shipwreck before ascending the ridge back to our cars. This is a circular walk starting along the beach, so be prepared for soft sand

2-3 Hours

5-8 km

Moderate

Scrambling

Hike Leader

Lyn Barker-Veary

082 4141 744
WhatsApp messages preferred

Monday 28 April (Public Holiday)

Cecilia Waterfall

Meet: 7:30 AM

Constantia Nek

Hike details:

Start at Constantia Nek, follow the normal hiking route up to the Jeep Track. follow the Jeep Track then tack right. Follow the track down to the waterfall. We’ll take a break then move on to Upper Kirstenbosch and return via the middle Contour Path.

3-4 Hours

8-10 km

Moderate

Scrambling

Dogs Allowed (with TMNP permit)

Hike Leader

Patrick Potts

081 788 0302

Thursday 1 May (Workers Day)

De Hel Natural Forest

Meet: 9:00 AM

Entrance to De Hel on the Main Road just before Constantia Nek on the right-hand side

Hike details:

A meander around the cool natural forest, just below Constantia Nek. A natural forest that many of us have driven past on the way up to Contantia Nek, but few have ventured into.

2-3 Hours

<5 km

Easy

Hike Leader

Les Watson

084 856 1742
(WhatsApp messages preferred)

Saturday 3 May

Constantia Berg Mast

Meet: 8:00 AM

Silvermine 1 by the reservoir car park

Hike details:

From car park head to Hout bay lookout, then after break, up to the mast, bend left to a cave, break, then down towards elephants eye and back to car park.

5-6 Hours

8-10 km

Strenuous

Hike Leader

Chris Taylor

083 294 5845
(WhatsApp messages preferred)

Sunday 4 May

Gantouw Trail - Wagon Tracks

Meet: 8:00 AM

The small sandy parking area on the left of Sir Lowry’s Pass just as you start heading down the hill, opposite the top gate to Steenbras Dam

Hike details:

We’ll walk to the Gantouw Pass where the early settlers and their ox-drawn wagons ascended to get to the Overberg. Hundreds of wagon wheels have left there marks on the rocks, as they were hauled and pushed up the pass. Enjoy the history of the area and the fantastic views out over Somerset West and Gordon’s Bay. Rain cancels.

2-3 Hours

5-8 km

Easy

Hike Leader

Lyn Barker-Veary

082 4141 744
WhatsApp messages preferred

Saturday 10 May

Myburgh Ravine, Grootkop

Meet: 8:30 AM

Parking Area, Victoria Rd outside Ruyterplaats Estate (will send pin)

Hike details:

The walk is initially moderate, we then head up Myburgh Ravine (very steep at the top, likely slippery if it has rained). Once on top, after a few km, we turn right and then eventually ascend Grootkop. We then return partially the same way, but go down Llandudno Ravine, to Hout Bay corner and back to the cars. Some tricky parts.

6 Hours + (Whole Day)

>10 km

Very Strenuous

Scrambling

Exposure

Hike Leader

Marco Bauer

084 370 8855

Sunday 11 May

Silvermine East Ramble

Meet: 12:00 PM

Silvermine Gate 2

Hike details:

Yes, it’s Mother’s Day, that’s why the hike is only starting at 12 noon. We will do an easy ramble through the area and finish up going over Greater Steenberg – from the easier side.

3-4 Hours

5-8 km

Moderate

Dogs Allowed (with TMNP permit)

Hike Leader

Max Brock

082 938 4442
(WhatsApp messages preferred)

Saturday 17 May

Valley of the Red Gods

Meet: 8:00 AM

Theresa Avenue, Camps Bay

Hike details:

Up Kasteelpoort, through Valley of the Red Gods, Valley of Isolation, down Ark Valley, and Diagonal Route. Heavy Rain Cancels. Warning: this is a recce hike!

5-6 Hours

8-10 km

Very Strenuous

Scrambling

Exposure

Hike Leader

Sándor Nagy

082 082 0482

Sunday 18 May

Silvermine 2: Blokhuiskop

Meet: 7:45 AM

Silvermine 2 Parking Lot

Hike details:

Follow the contour path and Up Dead Mans. Veer right up to Blokhuiskop. We make our way over to Kalk Bay Peak, Junction Pool and return to the parking lot.

4-5 Hours

8-10 km

Strenuous

Scrambling

Hike Leader

Lizette Leigh

074 462 3496
WhatsApp messages preferred

Saturday 24 May

Lions Head

Meet: 8:30 AM

Lions Head Start Parking, Signal Hill Road

Hike details:

The normal route up Lions Head and back. Just on 5km. Super views and hopefully less tourists!

2-3 Hours

<5 km

Strenuous

Scrambling

Exposure

Hike Leader

Marco Bauer

084 370 8855

Sunday 25 May

India Venster

Meet: 8:00 AM

Lower cable way station

Hike details:

From cable way station to the contour path, then up with some scrambling, with the help of chains and staples. Return via cable car (bring money).

4-5 Hours

<5 km

Very Strenuous

Scrambling

Exposure

Hike Leader

Saturday 31 May

Queen's and King's Blockhouses

Meet: 8:30 AM

Top parking area, Rhodes Memorial

Hike details:

Shuttle some cars to parking area at the end of Chelmsford Road, Vredehoek. Hike starts there, we visit both the Blockhouses, admire the views. learn a little history and end at Rhodes Mem upper parking area.

3-4 Hours

5-8 km

Moderate

Dogs Allowed (with TMNP permit)

Hike Leader

Dorothy Holder

083 572 3259