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Noordhoek Beach

Kakapo wreck, Noordhoek Beach

This is an easy walk along Noordhoek Beach, a pristine stretch of white sand running from Noordhoek at the foot of Chapman’s Peak to Kommetjie in the south. [...]

Jailhouse Rock

Western Cape Rock

Jailhouse Rock provides you with some fun climbing on great rock with beautiful views, all at the price of a quick drive to Silvermine and an easy walk-in. The routes are well bolted, and the locals are extremely friendly and helpful. [...]

Lower Silvermine: Main Crag

"Chicks Dig It Lank" {photo: Astrid Haupt}

Some more awesome routes at the Main Crag, Lower Silvermine. [...]

Silvermine / Noordhoek Peak / Blackburn Ravine

Hout Bay and The Sentinal from Noordhoek Peak

This hike offers spectacular views of False Bay, Noorhoek Beach, Chapman’s Peak, The Sentinal, Hout Bay and Hout Bay Harbor.

Getting there: park at the reservoir parking lot at Silvermine.

Walk up the boardwalk to the reservoir wall. Cross the wall, and head up the jeep track leading away and slightly left (toward Fish [...]

Elephant's Eye

elephants-eye

I was invited by a friend to join in on an Easter walk up to Elephant’s Eye from the Tokai Arboretum. Take some time when you arrive to read the history of the arboretum on the plaque at the gate, and to read the informational board on Chacma baboons (which you stand a fair [...]

Blaze of Glory

Michelle

Stunning bolted routes at Silvermine — loads of fun with great views! [...]

Silvermine Circuit

Views over Noordhoek

This easy walk starts and finishes at the Silvermine Reservoir. It follows a jeep track all the way. There are well appointed braai areas around the Reservoir, and you can braai or picnic after your walk (your car is just 100m up down a boardwalk) – and enjoy a dip in the stunning water of the Reservoir. [...]

Silvermine to Hout Bay Lookout

Hout Bay

This is an easy walk that offers the added benefit of starting and ending at the Silvermine Reservoir which is perfect for a picnic and a refreshing swim.

Getting there: park in the Silvermine West parking lot. You will pay R15 per adult at the gate, or use your Wild Card.

Starting from the [...]