Visitors please note that we request a R10 donation per hike. Please try and bring the correct amount with you as leaders do not always have change.
Saturday 3 July: Doggy walk - Suikerbossie / Myburgh's Ravine
Join Colin and Mel on a delightful easy amble to the bottom of Myburgh's Ravine and back. Bring along a lead, poop bags, tea or refreshments, fresh water and a bowl for the pooches. Rain cancels. Meet at Suikerbossie car park at 14h00.
Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Leaders: Mel Hertslet +27 82 255 2062 and Colin Attwell +27 83 656 7121
Sunday 4 July: Helderberg West Peak
Walk from Helderberg Farm up to West Peak. Be prepared for a full day. Entrance fee is R15. Bring money for cake at the tea gardens and your own lunch and refreshments. Meet at Damelin at 08h00.
Fitness level: Moderate to strenuous
Leader: Colin Attwell +27 83 656 7121
Saturday 10 July: Cecilia Forest
Walk from Cecilia Forest to the upper contour path to Kirstenbosch for tea. Meet at Cecilia Forest car park at 13h00. Rain cancels.
Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Fitness level: Easy to moderate
Leader: Victoria Geldenhuys +27 72 247 4045
Sunday 11 July: Silvermine area
Be prepared for a full day in the lovely Silvermine area, taking in various interesting places and routes. Meet 09h00 at the waterfall side parking area.
Duration: 6 - 7 hours
Fitness level: Strenuous with some rock scrambling
Leader: Urs Huber +27 21 559 7947 / +27 84 713 5545
Saturday 17 July: Llandudno to Sandy Bay
Join Ian on a beach walk. Meet at Llandudno car park at 13h00.
Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Fitness level: Easy to moderate
Leader: Ian Pearce +27 21 671 9213 / +27 84 624 469
Sunday 18 July: Oppelskop
Ascend to the upper contour path and up to Saddle Rock. Return via Oppelskop and Deer Park. Meet at Kloof Nek Corner at 08h00.
Duration: 5 - 6 hours
Fitness level: Moderate
Leader: Colin Attwell +27 83 656 7121
Saturday 24 July: Liesbeeck River walk
An easy to moderate walk along the Liesbeeck River, ending at the River Club bird hide. Meet at the River Club parking area entrance (under the trees) at 13h00 to shuttle cars. Bring money for refreshments at the River Club afterwards.
Duration: 3 hours
Fitness level: Easy to moderate
Leaders: Rob and Gill Gimberg +27 21 448 0556 / +27 84 440 0556
Sunday 1 August: Cecilia Forest to Maclear's Beacon
Meet at Cecilia Forest at 08h00 prepared for a long day. Hike along the contour path and then up Skeleton Gorge, via Smuts Track to Maclear's Beacon. Return via Echo Valley and down Nursery Ravine. Bring water, food, hat and raingear. Bad weather cancels.
Duration: Approximately 7 hours
Fitness level: Strenuous
Leader: Ian Pearce +27 21 671 9213 / +27 84 624 4691
Saturday 7 to Monday 9 August: Piketberg weekend
Some great hiking in a superb area with interesting peaks to climb. Phone Urs for more details.
Fitness level: Strenuous
Leader: Urs Huber +27 21 559 7947 / +27 84 713 5545
Saturday 7 August: Vlakkenberg Peak
Meet at Constantia Nek car park for a moderate to strenuous hike through the vineyards to the top of Vlakkenberg plateau. Bring water, snacks, hat and rain gear.
Leader: Elizabeth Robinson +27 21 689 9308 / +27 83 440 1307
Saturday 14 August: Tea on Bertie's Balcony
A brisk walk on the waterfall side of Silvermine to visit some parts seen less often. Phone the leader for details.
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Fitness level: Moderate
Leader: Phillip Minnaar +27 21 468 6883
Saturday 4 September: De Hel valley
Doggy Walk: To Hell and Back. Easy walk in a little piece of paradise called De Hel. Meet at the parking off Constantia Main Road below Constantia Nek (Constantia side) at 14h30 with poop bags, water, etc. Phone leader to get directions if needed.
Duration: About 2 hours
Fitness level: Easy
Leader: Colin Attwell +27 83 656 712
Sunday 5 September: Beach walk
Melkbos to Koeberg and back. Meet at 14h30 in the first parking lot after turning right from Sixth Avenue onto Beach Road. The walk will be along the beach towards Koeberg and back. Bring snacks and water, money for optional dinner / drinks; cozzie for a swim.
Duration: About 3 hours
Fitness level: Easy to moderate
Leader: Mecheal +27 82 640 1268
Weekend 11 to 12 September: Black Eagle Gorge
Camping in the Klein Swartberg near Caledon, with some hacking of aliens and walks to suit everyone. Booking essential. Phone or email for details.
Leader: Rob Gimberg +27-21 448 0556 / +27 84 440 0556 / rgimberg@gmail.com
Saturday 11th September 2010: Koeberg Nature Reserve
A hike with a difference. Visit the zebras and grysbokke in the rugged fynbos on the 9,5 km Dikkop trail. Either your Identity Book or Passport will allow you through the entrance. Meet at 12h30 for 12h45 under the covered parking (preferably wearing boots and gaiters) with adequate water, hat, snack for the beach break, and rainwear. Contact Ron if you want to share transport.
Duration: 3 – 3,5 hours
Fitness level: Moderate
Leader: Ron Heath +27 21 552 3637 / +27 83 459 9992
Saturday 18 September: Table Mountain front contour path
Enjoy a slow, leisurely hike from the upper Kloof Nek parking area to the beacon under Kloof corner. Thereafter a moderate hike along the upper contour path, past Platteklip for snacks at Silverstream . Down the traverse via the Zigzags to Tafelberg Road. Meet at Kloof Nek upper parking at 12h30 to allow time to shuttle cars from Kloof Nek to the end of Tafelberg Road.
Duration: 3,5 hours
Fitness level: Moderate. Slow pace.
Leader: Ron Heath +27 21 552 3637 /+27 83 459 9992
Sunday 26 September: Valley of the Red Gods
Longish ramble around the back table, ascending Diagonal and Porcupine Ravine and down Kasteelspoort. Meet at Theresa Ave at 08h00. Prepare for a full day out in this lovely area.
Duration: 6 - 7 hours
Fitness level: Strenuous, some rock scrambling
Leader: Colin Attwell +27 83 656 7121
Saturday 2 October: Trappieskop to Cave Ridge
Meet at the parking log at the end of Boyes Drive at 12h30. Bring goodies for tea, plus sun hat, sunscreen and all weather gear.
Duration: 4 hours
Fitness level: Moderate with some rock scrambling
Leader: Margaret Spicer +27 21 788 8281 / +27 72 972 2367
Sunday 3 October: Cape Point
Meet 800m from the gate. We will hike along the coast via Judas Peak, Die Boer, St Pauls, Kanonkop to Buffelsbaai. We will need to shuttle cars. The entry fee at Cape Point is R75 per person if you don’t have a Wild Card. Bring eats and gear for a full day out.
Fitness level: Moderate to strenuous
Leader: Irene Vermeulen +27 21 975 4901 / +27 72 303 3200
Saturday 9 October: Oppelskop
A circular route, winding up to Oppelskop and Saddle Rock. Panoramic views of the bay and mountain from the slopes of Devil’s Peak. Meet at 13h00 at the parking area near the end of Tafelberg Road.
Duration: About 4 hours
Fitness level: Moderate
Leader: Nerina de Villiers +27 21 701 2355
Sunday 10 October: Five peaks at Silvermine South
Join Jean for a slow walk, starting with St James Peak and taking in Muizenberg Peak, Upper and Lower Steenberg Peaks, Splitkop and the Fat Lady’s cave. Be prepared for a long, full day as Jean will be taking photos (the flowers should be magnificent) and will not allow people to hike ahead. R5 parking fee. Phone leader for the starting time.
Duration: 7 – 8 hours
Fitness level: Moderate to strenuous
Leader: Jean du Plessis +27 21 554 1381 / +27 82 351 3687
Saturday 16 October: Constantia green belt
Enjoy an easy ramble from Peddlars on the M(B)end via the Lane, Silverhurst, Diep River trails and returning via Klaassensbosch and Alphen trails. Meet at Peddlars parking area at 12h30 to shuttle cars to the Alphen Hotel. Bring adequate water, snacks, hat and sunscreen.
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Fitness level: Easy
Leader: Ron Heath +27 21 552 3637 / +27 83 459 9992
Sunday 17 October: Trans-peninsula recce
Meet at the Shell Service Station in Kommetjie for a moderate hike with unusual views of the peninsula and possible wildlife at Kleinplaas Dam. Phone the leader for more information and the meeting time.
Leader: Ewen Smith +27 21 789 0541 / +27 73 799 9100
Saturday 23 October: Front Table contour
Meet at Kloof Nek car park at 13h00. We will ascend Kloof Nek corner and then take the contour path towards Platteklip and back. Stunning views.
Duration: About 4 hours
Fitness level: Moderate
Leader: Victoria Geldenhuys +27 21 552 1553 / +27 72 247 0454
Sunday 24 October: Wood Buttress
Meet at Theresa Avenue at 08h00 for a full day, ascending Wood Buttress and returning via Wood Ravine. Bring eats, water and gear for a full day out. Please book with the leader. Rain cancels.
Fitness level: Strenuous with B grade rock scrambling and exposure to heights
Leader: Colin Attwell +27 83 656 7121
Saturday 30 October: Tygerberg Nature Reserve
Meet at Tygerberg Nature Reserve at 13h00 for an undulating hike through the reserve with 360 degree views of the peninsula. Bring goodies for tea, hat and sunscreen. Gate entrance fee: R10.
Duration: 4 hours
Fitness level: Moderate
Leader: Eddie Waring +27 21 903 3200 / +27 84 245 2761
Sunday 31 October: Carrel’s Ledge
A spectacular traverse for the fit and brave. Phone leader for meeting time and place.
Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Fitness level: Strenuous with exposure to heights
Leader: Urs Huber +27 21 559 7949 / +27 84 713 5545