for the outsider inside of you
The mountainside above the picturesque little sea-side hamlet of Kalk Bay offers hours of trails, most of which have stunning views over the Kalk Bay Harbour and False Bay beyond. The area can be accessed from Boyes Drive above Kalk Bay, or from Silvermine East.
News via Climb ZA is that 7 new routes have been bolted on a small crag just below Silvermine Main crag. The new routes range in grade from 17 to 23 and the crag has been dubbed Silverminor.
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 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.
This hike offers spectacular views of False Bay, Noorhoek Beach, Chapman’s Peak, The Sentinal, Hout Bay and Hout Bay Harbor.
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 chance of meeting).
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.
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. The deck offers unparalleled views of Hout Bay and The Sentinel.
