Tag Archives: Hoerikwaggo
Noordhoek Beach to Silvermine, via Chapman’s Peak
I have probably written about this one before, but being one of my favourite hikes it is worth revisiting. The route up Chapman’s Peak was one of the few new paths that were created, specifically for the Hoerikwaggo Trail trekking … Continue reading
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Cape Point Trail in the wind
Doing the Cape Point Trail with the Reydams family group over the weekend of 23rd July proved to me once again that in all but the most extreme conditions this is a wonderful hike. The winds were strong going down … Continue reading
Simonstown to Smitswinkel section of Hoerikwaggo Trail
By no means the longest or the toughest section of the trail, nevertheless it is a good five to six hour walk with an uphill pull at the beginning and a steep downhill at the end. A word of warning, … Continue reading
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Slangkop Redhill section of Hoerikwaggo Trail
Slangkop Redhill March 2011 Probably the easiest and shortest section of the Hoerikwaggo Trail, nevertheless, challenging on a really hot day at 35 degrees C. Starting with a short and easy up hill section to veiws overlooking Kommetjie and Slangkop … Continue reading
