Hike from Hout Bay to Llandudno

The city of Cape Town is not only blessed with the varied and magnificent walks on Table Mountain. The coast also offers some fantastic walks. My favourate of these is sometimes called “the mini otter trail”. This because of the continuous up and downs combined with some unsurpassed scenary.

A welcome break.

A welcome break.

This walk begins in Hout Bay and ends at Sandy Bay  covering a total distance of +/- 11km. Hugging the coast in the shadow of the towering cliffs of the sentinal and Karbonkelberg the path winds its way up and around the many inlets and points. Although never rising far the hike does involve some scrambling and a little bit of exposure.

One of the many short, steep uphills.

One of the many short, steep uphills.

Slow in places due to overgrown bush (the path at times requires the walker to crawl on hands and knees.) the average person will complete the distance in around 6 hours. There is no water or shade available so good preparation and plenty of water are essential. 

Quite a difficult scramble over some rocks

Quite a difficult scramble over some rocks

On arrival at Sandy Bay. A swim is almost obligatory before the final haul to the carpark.