Lion's Head, Western Cape | Cape Town Hikes | Hiking
Guides for the Lion's Head Hiking Trail sited on Table Mountain, Cape Town, Western Cape |
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Alongside
Table Mountain is the distinctive shaped mountain slope, Lions
Head. This proud lion overlooks the city and Table Bay on
one side, and the scenic Atlantic Ocean coastline on the other.
On a clear day the views are spectacular and great for taking
photographs, particularly of Robben Island. Catch your breath
along the steep path while admiring the great views which
will inspire you to carry on further. You will wind your way
around the lions head until you reach the chains taking you
to the very top. The chains are there to assist you as you
scramble up a section of rocky faces. They add an element
of adventure, but be cautious and take it slowly.
Not suitable
for young children and the elderly. There is an alternate
route to miss the chains but the path is still quite steep.
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Starting
Point: Signal Hill
Road, at the Base of the forestry rd.
Ending Point: As
for starting point.
Walk Duration: 2 ½ - 3 hours (Add on for stops)
Type of Terrain: Gravel
road, Rocky single track, Steep section with chains
to pull yourself up, ladders.
Difficulty: The
majority of the walk is steep but easy going. The
last section is very steep and you need to use chains
to climb up a section of boulders, which increases
the difficulty of this walk.
Click
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Route Description:
• At the top of Kloof Nek turn into Signal Hill Road. Shortly
after you have turned into the road you will find parking on the right
and left hand side.
• The path begins on a steep gravel road heading up and to the
left.
• The road winds its way around the side of the mountain until
it becomes a single track.
• Stick the path as it continues winding its way upwards.
• You will come to a fork in the path. The steep option, up
to the right, bypasses the chains on the way to the top. It’s
still very steep and beware of the sheer drops.
• The other fork continues up and further around the side of
the mountain to the chains.
• At the chains you will need to scramble up the rocks using
the chains to assist you. Proceed with caution.
• The last section of path takes you to the top.
• Take a packed picnic and enjoy the scenic views before returning
back down the same path.
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Lion's Head, Western Cape | Cape Town Hikes | Hiking
Guides for the Lion's Head Hiking Trail sited on Table Mountain, Cape Town, Western Cape |
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