Great Rock Climbs of the Western Cape Guidebook

Description

This Great Rock Climbs of the Western Cape Guidebook describes 75 classic trad routes in the Western Cape of South Africa.  The grades range from South African 10 to 22, which equates to French 3 to 6b+, or UK Diff to E3.  However, most of the routes range from South African 12 to 18 (French 4 to 6a, or UK Severe to HVS).

The guidebook features a collection of the finest routes in the following areas:

• Cape Peninsula – Elsies Peak, Muizenberg crag, Table Mountain, and Lion’s Head
• Cederberg - Krakadouw, Tafelberg and Wolfberg
• Winterhoek
• Kogelberg
• Banhoek
• Du Toit’s Kloof Mountains
• Hex River Mountains
• Montagu
• Klein Swartberg

All of the routes described in this guidebook are multi-pitch routes with the emphasis on adventurous days out on classic routes.  All the routes are shown on colour photo topos along with a pitch-by-pitch description.  For each area there is a location map, approach information, descent information, and when the routes are in the sun or shade.

Published in 2026 this guidebook is in English text throughout.

Number of pages is 160.
Size is 150mm x 210mm (A5).
ISBN is 9781049262642.