Beyond Table Mountain

Beyond the ever popular Table Mountain there are plenty of other exciting routes in the Cape Peninsula which have never been explored by native Capetonians - they don't know what they have been missing. The extended mountain ranges in the peninsula offer excellent facilities for climbers, hikers, cyclists and runners( for some it offer a place of sanctification).


Best of all is that the start and end points of some of these hiking routes are within easy reach of public transport.

Two of my favourite areas are the Muizenberg and Kalk Bay Mountains. On most of the walks in these ares the exertion is from light to moderate.


The Pecks Valley - Mimetes Valley walk in Muizenberg takes about two to three hours to complete. It is a circular walk and finishes where the walk start. Right throughout the year there is flowers blooming. From restios, pink sorrel, heather,
ericas, proteas(look out for the smallest proteas - Diastella divaricata), everlastings and even sundew plants - what is a sundew?


The walk offer spectacular views of the easter side of Table Mountain, the Southern Suburbs, the Cape Flats, False Bay and the Hottentots Holland mountains - like the song say "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever".

Besides the interesting flora, features to look out for is Junction Pool, Nellie's Pool and the Muizenberg Cave which is off the path close to Nellie's Pool. Take care when exploring any cave!


On a clear day the descent down Mimetes Valley offer unending views over False Bay with the Hottentots Holland mountains towards the east. During the period when the whales migrate to the southern tip of Africa you may spot a few whales at Muizenberg and St James below.

There are plenty of other walks which lead off from the Pecks Valley - Mimetes Valley walk. Contact me if you need guidance.

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