The Best Trails in Nuweland, Western Cape (South Africa)

Newlands Forest Short Circuit, Return via Littlewort Trail – (Table Mountain NP – Cape Town)

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Chris Eady

Distance

2.81mi

Elevation +

633f

TrailRank

58

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This short loop through the Newlands Forest is an easy circuit that starts and ends at the Forest Parking Lot. The trail heads up the road past the Wildfire Services Office and takes a left at the Newland Forest Informat...

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Els Ravine - Newlands Ravine

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Corrie Van Niekerk

Distance

5.06mi

Elevation +

3209f

TrailRank

35

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Scramble up the Waterfalls and Chutes in Els Ravine. Grade C made tricky by slippery moss on the rocks. Some awards moves but the route is straightforward. Knives Edge to Newlands Ravine, I got a bit lost in a patch of P...

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Newlands Forest to Kloof Corner

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Alan Commaille

Distance

9.51mi

Elevation +

2441f

TrailRank

29

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Hike through the Newlands Forest around and along Tafelberg Road to the Kloof Corner traffic circle. First half something of a breeze, second half very exposed to the afternoon sun.

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Devils Peak Summit, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

5.17mi

Elevation +

3684f

TrailRank

26

This trail takes in a direct summit trail to Table Mountain's Devils Peak. The track takes a upward route from the start, over a technical, single track to the summit. Remember to look back and view the city from the ...

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Newlands Circuit, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

4.67mi

Elevation +

1588f

TrailRank

26

This classic trail takes in the best of Newlands forest, from open wide trails to technical single track, crossing streams with great views of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. The track takes an undulating route up ...

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Newlands Forest Short Loop

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Danie

Distance

2.11mi

Elevation +

512f

TrailRank

23

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This is mostly a very easy walk, but has one short section with a steeper ascent up some steps (just after crossing the stream). It takes about 55 minutes and there are some micro geocaches along the route to be found. ...

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The Kings Blockhouse to Kirstenbosch along the contour path

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Paul Pharoah

Distance

10.61mi

Elevation +

3143f

TrailRank

23

A loop from Rondebosch up through Newlands forest to the Contour Path, along the Contour Path to the Kings Blockhouse and then back along the contour path to Kirstenbosch Botannical Gardens. The walk back to Rondebosch w...

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Newlands Circuit, via Rhodes Memorial, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

4.41mi

Elevation +

1552f

TrailRank

19

This trail takes in a variety of Newlands and its trails and forests, from open wide trails to technical single tracks, crossing a few streams. The track takes a flattish route to above Rhodes Memorial, and then up a ...

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Newlands Ravine

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Patrick Millin

Distance

5.36mi

Elevation +

4163f

TrailRank

19

Newlands Ravine via Hiddingh-Ascension is a 8.7 kilometer loop trail located near Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa that features a river and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, an...

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Newlands circuit via Rhodes Memorial, Block House, Contour Path and Woodcutters, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

4.26mi

Elevation +

1401f

TrailRank

19

This track takes in an undulating open path and jeep track to above Rhodes Memorial. After this, a steep single track leads to below the Block House, onto the Contour Path and then down a very steep and technical descend...

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Newlands short circuit including Contour Path, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

2.97mi

Elevation +

1119f

TrailRank

15

This trail takes in the best of Newlands forest, from open wide trails to technical single track, crossing lots of streams. The track takes an undulating route up to the Contour Path, along the Contour Path to the New...

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Newlands Forest Stroller, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

1.98mi

Elevation +

394f

TrailRank

12

This track records a nice little trail running route with a baby carriage starting and finishing at the Newlands Forest Fire Station. Ensure the baby carriage is conducive for off road as there are quite a few small rock...

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Newlands Forest Table Mountain

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Cristina Hevia

Distance

1.44mi

Elevation +

285f

TrailRank

12

You can go up to the top of Table Mountain but if not to the cable car is to go down, so it takes a minimum of 5 hours in total

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Newlands Littlewort and Woodcutters Circuit (short version), Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

2.18mi

Elevation +

696f

TrailRank

9

This track takes in both the Littlewort and Woodcutters trails in Newlands. Nice and technical, this track is a good lung buster if done fast! This track was recorded in an anti-clockwise direction.

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Newlands Woodcutters and Littlewort Circuit (long version), Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Two Trailblazers

Distance

2.63mi

Elevation +

702f

TrailRank

9

This track takes in both the Woodcutters and Littlewort trails in Newlands. Nice and technical, this track is a good lung buster if done fast! This track was recorded in an clockwise direction.

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Ferny Dell-Carel's Ledge-Ledges-Newlands Ravine

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Corrie Van Niekerk

Distance

7.31mi

Elevation +

6286f

TrailRank

28

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Epic exciting route. Exposed, lots of route finding. Not for the inexperienced.

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Circular route

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Gerard Langenhoven

Distance

9.87mi

Elevation +

3041f

TrailRank

24

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Up Hidding cross Carols ledge down ledges and Newlands ravine

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