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The hike from Black Hill Expressway above Glencairn up to the Rooikrans ridge overlooking the Noordhoek Valley rates as one
Read moreThe hike from Black Hill Expressway above Glencairn up to the Rooikrans ridge overlooking the Noordhoek Valley rates as one
Read moreA bit of birdwatching by my son in the Olifantsbos pentad today meant an opportunity to make up for Friday’s
Read moreThe trail to Oppelskop, a small peak perched on the side of the more challenging Devil’s Peak, is described in
Read moreNoordhoek Peak is one of the more strenuous walks in that the climb, whether via the jeep track or mountain
Read moreEagle’s Nest! The first hike I did five years ago, having done as little exercise as possible my whole life.
Read moreEarly morning sunlight bathed the proteas in golden warmth, illuminating the brilliance of the Orange-breasted Sunbird sipping their nectar. Nearby,
Read moreNewlands forest, the last remaining afro-montaine patch on the Cape Peninsula, is possibly the most accessible and popular recreational walking
Read moreI can seldom resist the opportunity to hike anywhere in Cape Point Nature Reserve. Being on this narrow strip of
Read moreHaving just had 65mm of rain from a cold front, it was quite a surprise to wake up to a
Read moreAs I negotiated the sharp zig-zag of Red Hill Road, the scenic views across Simon’s Town harbour and the greater
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