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All taking part will need to have personal outdoor clothing that should be warm, windproof and waterproof. A pair of sturdy walking boots with good ankle support is recommended, except for the beach section. A medium sized day sack is also needed to carry your kit and food. You will be expected to carry all your own equipment, including a personal first aid kit.
Please use this as a guide to your packing:
Fleece top
Sun protection cream
Waterproof/windproof trousers
Waterproof top
Warm hat/ peak cap
Sunglasses/lip salve
Shorts and t-shirt
Swimming costume and towel (only stated certain sections.)
Water bottles (2-4litres, preferably with drinking tube attached.)
Day sack (30 – 50 litre size)
Walking boots and socks!
Personal equipment
Money and personal medications
Fully charged cell phone
Firstaid kit
Food!
This list is not exhaustive and should anyone have any queries as to suitability of their own climbing /outdoor kit, please call. We may be able to help.
Participation in this event is unguided and completely at your own risk. Individuals will be briefed of the route that will be taken, and are advised to carry a map and compass, or GPS. The routes have been checked on reconnaisance, and given an approximate grade of difficulty as viewed by those compiling the route map.
Prior to starting each section we will have a safety briefing on how we intend to carry out proceedings in an accident or emergency situation, and precautions we are taking to minimise risk. Those agreeing to accompany The Mountains of Hope team, will agree to follow these procedures and precautions.
Stroller: (S) a gentle walk on flatter ground, a clear path, beach section or wide track. Distance between 4km and 9km. No steep ascent or descent. Suitable family walk with children.
Moderate: (M) easier walk on reasonable terrain on clear pathways and tracks. May have vertical gain in ascent of up to 150m and similar descent. Roughly 2.5hrs or 3hrs in length.
Mid Huff: (MH) a walk at fast pace on good pathways involving more than 150m of vertical ascent, and or steep descents. Suitable for those who walk regularly for a few hours at a time. May involve an exposed section or a scramble.
Challenging: (C) Rather challenging. Involves steep ascents for anything up to 500m of vertical height gain. Scrambling and very exposed sections. No clear footpath and uneven terrain for part of the journey. Scrambling skills essential. Map navigation skills may be requited in poor conditions. Pace is fairly brisk. Experienced hiking off he beaten path required.
Extreme: (E) extremely difficult only for experienced and ultra fit. Over 500m of vertical ascent, often very steep incline and difficult decent. No clear footpath for a major section of the walk. Navigation and basic climbing skills are essential. Walking at a reasonable to fast pace for four to five hours. Involves roped and difficult scrambling sections.
Hike Information
Please remember all hike dates are subject to change due to the weather
The Route: Cape Point
Date: 25th/ 27th September
Grade: S
Meeting time: TBC
Place: Cape Point Car park by the restaurant
Approximate walking time: 2hours
Route type: historic, scenic, flat, viewing point for whales,
Approximate distance:
Special Information: meeting of Atlantic and Indian Ocean, Restaurant facilities, entry into Cape Point Nature Reserve (R40) not included.
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Vasco Ad Gamma peak, to whale look out
Grade: M
Ascent: 140m
Decent: 160m
Date: 27th September
Meeting time: TBC
Meeting Place: Cape Point Car Park
Approximate walking time: 2.5hours
Route type: historic, scenic, rocky, hilly, exposed, viewing point for game and whales
Approximate distance: 2.5km
Special Information: restaurant at start. Entry into Cape Point nature Reserve (R40) not included.
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Wale Viewing Point near Cape Point to Smith’s farm visitor’s centre
Date: 1st October
Grade: M
Ascent: less than 100m
Descent: less than 200m
Meeting time: 9.30am
Meeting Place: Wale viewing point north of Vasco Dagamapiek
Approximate walking time: 3.5 hrs
Route type: scenic, sandy, flat, viewing point for whales, game viewing
Approximate distance:
Special Information: restaurant and gift shop at end. Entry into Cape Point Nature Reserve (R40) not included.
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Visitor’s Centre to Kanonkop (and Paulsberg depending on weather and group)
Date: 4th October
Grade: MH
Ascent: 240m or 360m depending on route
Meeting time: 9.30am
Meeting Place: Visitor’s Centre
Approximate walking time: 2.5 hrs to 3.5hrs
Route type: historic, scenic, rocky, steep, viewing point for game and whales
Approximate distance: 7.5km
Special Information: entry into Cape Point (R40) not included) restaurant and visitor’s centre
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Paulsberg. Roadside marking to Kanonkop up Paulsberg from South and return.
Date: 7th October
Grade: MH/ C
Ascent: 226m
Descent: 226m
Meeting time: 9.30am
Meeting Place: Roadside Parking TBC
Approximate walking time:
Route type: (scenic, rocky, sandy, flat, steep, exposed, sheltered, viewing point for game and whales,)
Approximate distance: 8km
Special Information: unclear/ old pathway in part
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Die Boer and Klipspringer Hill. From jeep track and return
Date: 11th October
Grade: MH/C
Ascent: 247m
Descent: 247m
Meeting time: 9.30am
Meeting Place: Roadside TBC
Approximate walking time: 3hrs
Route type: (scenic, rocky, sandy, flat and steep sections, possible game viewing, and viewing point for whales,)
Approximate distance: 7.5km
Special Information: unclear pathway, difficult underfoot
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Judas Peak from car park return
Date: Sat 14th October
Grade: MH/C
Ascent: 194m
Descent: 194m
Meeting time: 8.30am
Meeting Place: first viewing point inside Cape Point Nature Reserve overlooking Smitswinkelbay
Approximate walking time: 3.5hrs
Route type: (scenic, very rocky, flat, steep, exposed, viewing point for whales,)
Approximate distance: 5.5km
Special Information: unclear pathway and exposed scrambling.
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Smitswinklebay
Date: Sat 18th October
Grade: S
Ascent: 80m
Descent: 80m
Meeting time: 10.00am
Meeting Place: Smitswinkel Parking area
Approximate walking time: 1hr return
Route type: (Family, beach, scenic, sandy, short and steep, shady, viewing point for whales,)
Approximate distance: 3km
Special Information: bring swimwear, towel and picnic.
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Swartberge from Smitswinkel Forest Fire Station to Blockhouse Gap diggings via Klawersvlei
Date: 25th October
Grade: E
Ascent: 650m
Descent: 380m
Meeting time: 7.30am
Meeting Place: Smitswinkel Forest Station parking area
Approximate walking time: 6hrs
Route type: (scenic, rocky, steep, exposed, viewing point for whales, scrambling)
Approximate distance: 9-12km
Special Information: very difficult, unclear pathways
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Swartkop from either Klawersvlei or Blockhouse Gap return
Date: 28th October
Grade: C/MH
Ascent: 340m
Descent: 340m
Meeting time: 8.30am
Meeting Place: Blockhouse Gap diggings area
Approximate walking time: 3.5hrs
Route type: (Historic, scenic, rocky, steep, exposed, viewing point for whales,)
Approximate distance: 5km
Special Information: exposed section
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Simonsberg from Blockhouse Gap
Date: 1st Nov
Grade: MH
Ascent: 244m
Descent: 244m
Meeting time: 8.15am
Meeting Place: Blockhouse Gap Diggings
Approximate walking time: 3hrs
Route type: (historic, scenic, rocky, steep, exposed, viewing point for whales,)
Approximate distance: 5km
Special Information:
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Rawson Reservoir via Winford to spot height 305
Date: 4th November
Grade: S
Ascent: less than 80m
Descent: less than 80m
Meeting time: 9.00am
Meeting Place: Rawson Reservoir
Approximate walking time: 2hrs
Route type: scenic fynbos, track and path, flat,
Approximate distance: 7.5km
Special Information:
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Scarborough to Grootkop return
Date: 8th november
Grade: MH
Ascent: 390m
Descent: 390m
Meeting time: 8.15am
Meeting Place: Scarborough Beach car park
Approximate walking time: 3.5hrs
Route type: (scenic, rocky, sandy, flat and steep, sheltered, viewing point for Indian and Atlantic Ocean)
Approximate distance: 9km
Special Information:
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Scarborough to Platberg
Date: 11th November
Grade: MH
Ascent: 370m
Descent: 370m
Meeting time: 3.00pm
Place: Scarborough Beach Car Park
Approximate walking time: 2hrs
Route type: (scenic, rocky, sandy, flat, steep, exposed, sheltered, viewing point for whales,)
Approximate distance: 5km
Special Information:
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Scarborough to Vlooiberg and Platkop to road intersection
Date: 15th November
Grade: C
Ascent: 371m
Descent: 371m
Meeting time: 8.15am
Meeting Place: Scarborough Beach Car Park
Approximate walking time:
Route type: scenic, rocky, sandy, steep, viewing point for whales,)
Approximate distance: 8km
Special Information: unclear pathway, difficult underfoot
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Ocean View Road to Slangkop, Lighthouse and Die Kom
Date: 18th November
Grade: M
Ascent: 103m
Descent: 183m
Meeting time: 9.00am
Meeting Place: Slangkop Lay-by
Approximate walking time: 2.5hrs
Route type: historic, scenic, rocky and sandy, flat, steep descent, viewing point for whales
Approximate distance: 6.5km
Special Information:
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Noordhoek beach
Date: 22nd November
Grade: S
Meeting time: 9.00am
Place: Klein Slangkop Punt
Approximate walking time: 2.5hrs
Route type: (scenic, beach, flat, viewing point for whales, seals, birdlife and camels)
Approximate distance: 6km
Special Information: Family walk, bring picnic, restaurant at end
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Chapman’s Peak and Lower Chapman’s peak
Date: 25th November
Grade: E
Ascent: 682m or 1082m dependant on weather and progress on the day
Descent: 682m or 520m dependant on weather and progress on the day
Meeting time: 8.15am
Meeting Place: Chapmans Peak Drive Parking area (guard on duty)
Approximate walking time: 4h30
Route type: (historic, scenic, rocky, steep, exposed, viewing point for whales,)
Approximate distance: 10 km
Special Information: very exposed. Scrambling in places
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Silvermine Dam, to Noordhoekpiek and Houtbay hiking trail intersection return
Date: 29th November
Grade: C
Ascent: 314m or 768m dependant on previous section
Descent: 314m or 768m dependant on previous section
Meeting time: 8.15am
Meeting Place: Silvermine Dame Car Park, Entry into Silvermine Nature Reserve not included (R10)
Approximate walking time: 3h30
Route type: (scenic, rocky, steep, sheltered, viewing point for whales,)
Approximate distance: 6-10 km
Special Information: Entry into Silvermine Nature Reserve (R10) not included. Bring swimming gear and picnic.
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Silvermine Dam to Constantiaberg, over Mountains of Hope Summit down Bokkemans Kloof
Date: 2nd December
Grade: E
Ascent: 427m
Descent: 830m
Meeting time: 8.15am
Place: Silvermine Car park by the Dam
Approximate walking time: 4.5hrs
Route type: (scenic, rocky, sandy, steep, exposed, sheltered, flora)
Approximate distance: 11km to 12km
Special Information: Entry into Silvermine Nature Reserve, (R10) not included
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Bokkemans Kloof, over Vlakkenberg to Constantia Nek
Date: 6th December
Grade: MH
Ascent: 468m
Descent: 468m
Meeting time: 8.15am
Place: Bokkemans Kloof Road, Hout Bay
Approximate walking time:
Route type: (scenic, rocky, sandy, flat, steep, exposed, sheltered, viewing point for whales,)
Approximate distance: 4-7km
Special Information:
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula
The Route: Constantia Nek, up Constantia Corner to Klassenkop, down Valkat Gorge
Date: 9th December
Grade: C/E
Ascent: 520m
Descent: 600m
Meeting time: 8.15am
Meeting Place: Constantia Nek Car park (car park guard)
Approximate walking time: 3.5hrs
Route type: (scenic, rocky, steep, exposed, botanical garden)
Approximate distance: 5km
Special Information:
Map: 3418AB and AD Cape Peninsula and 3318CD Cape Town
The Route: Nursery Ravine to Reserve Peak, down Skeleton Gorge
Date: Sat 13th Dec
Grade: E
Ascent: 704m
Descent: 704m
Meeting time: 8.30am
Meeting Place: Kirstenbosch upper Car park
Approximate walking time:
Route estimated difficulty:
Route type: (historic, scenic, rocky, steep, sheltered, botanical garden)
Approximate distance:
Special Information: restaurant at Kirstenbosch. Entry cost through Kirstenbosch Gardens approx R40
Map: 3318CD Cape Town
The Route: Skeleton Gorge/ Nursery Ravine to Mclears Beacon descent down Cable Car
Date: Tues16th December
Grade: C/ E
Ascent: 944m
Meeting time: 8.15am
Meeting Place: Kirstenbosch upper car park
Approximate walking time: 4hrs walking and cableway descent
Route type: (historic, scenic, rocky, steep ascent,)
Approximate distance: 7.3km
Special Information: restaurant at Kirstenbosch. Entry cost through Kirstenbosch Gardens aprox R40
Map: 3318CD Cape Town
The Route: Cable Car Ascent up Table Mountain from Mclears Beacon descent down Platteklip Gorge
Date: Sat 20th December
Grade: MH
Descent: 720m
Meeting time: 9.30am
Meeting Place: Cable Car station
Approximate walking time: 3.5hrs
Route type: (scenic, rocky, steep, viewing point for Cape Town and the Harbour)
Approximate distance: 5km
Special Information: Cable car Ascent, cost not included.
Map: 3318CD Cape Town
The Route: Lion’s Head
Date: Sun 21st December
Grade: C
Ascent: 370m
Descent: 370m
Meeting time: 3.30pm
Place: Car park by Mosque on Lion’s Head Ascent
Approximate walking time: 3.5hrs
Route estimated difficulty: MH/ HP
Route type: (Historic, scenic, rocky, steep, exposed, viewing point for CT Harbour, scrambling)
Approximate distance: 5kmkm
Special Information: try to correlate with the full moon as a sunset walk. Chain ladders in situ. Invitation to all who have participated to join in this/ part of the walk.
Map: 3318CD Cape Town