A steep hiking route onto the back
of Table Mountain
Llundudno corner is a hiking route that takes you up onto the back of Table Mountain above Llundudno. Although a steep route it is relatively easy and takes you onto one of the least walked areas on Table Mountain. From the top you can choose from a number of different options but all lead through an area that allows you to really feel the wilderness and wildness of the mountain at this point. The views are some of the best of Table Mountain and the whole peninsula. This really is one of my favourite walks up Table Mountain.
To get there you take the turning for Suikerbossie restuarant and park on the left before the road takes a steep turn to the left. From here you take the path that is well signed and follows the fence of the housing estate up the hill.
The beginning of the hike is well marked
Follow the path as it climbs quite steeply up past the restaurant and the houses. As the fence disappears the path turns to the right and begins to lead towards Hout Bay. This is the path to Myburghs waterfall. After about 100m on this path you need to take a turn to the left that leads towards the mountain again. Once on this path keep heading towards the mountain. After about 15 minutes you start to climb more steeply onto the shoulder of the mountain. Stop for a moment on the top to savour the views over Hout Bay. They are magnificent.
The shoulder of Llundudno corner
From here the path leads you the base of the mountain itself. This is quite a steep section and staples have been placed to help you haul yourself up the more difficult section. They are not difficult and even those with a fear of heights should manage here.
Climbing the staples at Llundudno corner
The path now levels out and leads you around the Atlantic side of the mountain. The path is clear, and the views the best.
The path around the mountain
Finally the path begins a steep ascent. Here the ground is loose and unstable. Take care. There are more staples to help you up at one point, but a section below here has washed away making it a bit of a scramble to get to the staple. Be careful of knocking rocks onto the people behind you!
The final section is quite steep
Eventually the path evens out. Remain on the path until you meet a junction. Turning right will bring you to another scramble route that rejoins the path at Llundudno corner. Turning left takes you onto the back Table and you can choose from a number of routes all over Table Mountain .
Explore Table Mountain on a guided hike with Ridgway Ramblers
