Jonkershoek hiking
Swartboskloof trail Jonkershoek nature reserve is found near the town of Stellenbosch about an hours drive from the city of Cape Town. The mountain here [...]
A long walk across England
The English coast to coast walk. The coast to coast walk across the North of England was thought up by a gentleman called Alfred Wainwright [...]
Jonkershoek hikes
Hiking in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is found close to Stellenbosch about an hours drive from Cape Town. Here there are a couple [...]
Hiking in the Cederberg
More hikes in the Cederberg Mountains The Cederberg mountains are found about 3 hours North of Cape Town in South Africa. It is an extensive [...]
A little bit of Cape Town history
The Noon Day gun Many visitors to Cape Town may have found themselves somewhat alarmed at the loud bang that can resound at midday each [...]
More Scottish Hikes
Some wonderful Scottish Mountains I've just got back from another hiking holiday in Scotland. We managed 10 munroes and 2 other peaks in 9 days [...]
Hiking in Hermanus
The Fernkloof Nature Reserve is found just behind and overlooking the small town of Hermanus. About an hours drive from Cape Town Hermanus is famous for whale watching and relaxing beach holidays. However the mountains behind the town offer some wonderful hiking trails through some wonderful fynbos with amazing views.
Climbing Peaks in the Western Cape
7 peaks in the Western Cape The Western Cape of South Africa has many many wonderful peaks to climb. Mostly under 2000m and with an [...]
Hiking in the Franschoek mountains
Hiking in the Franschoek Mountains Franschoek is one the small towns about an hours drive from Cape Town. The town itself is nestled in [...]
Hiking in The Franschoek Area
Hiking in the Franschoek area of the Western Cape really is a wonderful experience. Whatever your fitness level there are a multitude of trails [...]