The Hoerikwaggo Trail
The Hoerikwaggo Trail started as a project many years ago, and whilst the entire trail has still not really crystallized as envisaged, massive amounts of work have been done on…
Climbers mugged at gunpoint, Silvermine East gate – 21 March 2013
A first-hand account from the victims of a mugging on 21 March 2013. This is the first time I am hearing of this, more than 2 months later, demonstrating that…
Silverminor
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…
December 2011 Wrap-up
The truly unpredictable Cape Town December weather did not play too much of a role in the past month's activities, with the sun pretty much coming to the party each…
Improvements to amenities at Silvermine Reservoir
I recently went up to the Silvermine Reservoir to do some open-water swim training for February's Xterra Triathlon. I was pleased to see that a handsome new ablution block has…
Slingsby Maps
Slingsby's range of hiking maps are the best you will find, detailing plenty of hikes, and offering plenty of additional information, adding to your safety and enjoyment of each area.
Silvermine / Noordhoek Peak / Blackburn Ravine
This hike offers spectacular views of False Bay, Noordhoek Beach, Chapman’s Peak, The Sentinal, Hout Bay and Hout Bay Harbor. Getting there: park at the reservoir parking lot at Silvermine.…
Silvermine Circuit
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…