City Bowl (Table Mountain & Lionshead)

Table Mountain

The the view from this WEBCAM

Trad Climbing
The compact and featured sandstone lends itself to fantastic traditional climbing with the added bonuses of exquisite views and cable car access (weather permitting). The majority of routes are multi pitch and there are 3 distinct altitude-sectors - Lower Buttresses / Africa Amphitheater / Upper Section with, generally, the finer quality routes concentrated to the Upper Section.

Bouldering
Scattered along the base with easy access from Tafelberg Road, the TM bouldering is under-rated due to the high prominence of trad above.

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Lions Head

The baby brother of Table Mountain, the routes are more accessible for after work or shorter windows, and the climbing is more protected from, particularly, the South Easter. Lions Head also host some rare (for South Africa) Granite climbing on the lower NW slopes.

Higgovale

Gets a bad report-card due, in part, to the high quality climbing and bouldering on offer in the vicinity. It is, however a fantastic teaching area and has a handful of routes good enough to clear the work-day blues if one can't get to the other crags.

Multi Pitch

Sunset abseiling off Fountain Ledge. Photo: Trystan Firman

Table Mountain

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

Some of the finest trad climbing you will do, anywhere! Easy access with options to climb on 2 different aspects allowing for sun or shade nearly all day with route options for the beginner and strong seasoned tradder alike

min

1006

m ASL

Single & Multi Pitch

Traversing on Clifton Crest. 📸 Trystan Firman collection

Lionshead

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

Overshadowed, literally, by Table Mountain, Lions Head offers much of what Table Mountain lacks and is especially good in the South Easter.

min

669

m ASL

Single Pitch

Lionshead Sandstone

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

Some gem's to be found. Generally lasts longer when weather closes Table Mountain down, and a great option for low commitment tradding where time is short. Quite good for beginners to hone their skills.

min

669

m ASL

Multi Pitch

Africa Ledge

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

North Facing multi pitch climbing directly underneath the top cablecar station. Overlooks the citybowl, Lion's Head, Devil's Peak, Robben Island and Northern Suburbs. On a clear day you have good views to the Winelands

min

1067

m ASL

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Multi Pitch

Jamie Smith taking the whip, Jeopardy Wall. Photo: Mickey Wiswedel

Fountain Ledge

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

Steep walls in a stunning setting

min

1067

m ASL

Multi Pitch

Lower Buttress

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

Looking at Table Mountain from the city center there are three distinct horizontal rock bands visible. The Lower Buttress tackles the lowest of these situated just above the Contour Path.

min

m ASL

Single Pitch

Higgovale Quarry

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

An old granite Quarry only 5 mins from the CBD. Offers an excellent venue for beginner climbers.

min

m ASL

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AM Shade

Morning ; Afternoon ; All Day or NO Shade

10B | Ch

Equipped with x number of Bolts & Chains (lower off rings)

Alpine

Area's or routes located in mountainous regions and requiring multiple mountain skills (navigation ; extreme weather ; self sufficiency ; remote )

Ice

Area or Route requires Ice Climbing and associated Winter skills

Sport

Area or Route is fully equipped as a sport climb. Separate distinction for # of PITCHES

Sport & Trad

Area or Route is a mixture of SPORT & Trad climbing styles

Trad

Area or Route requires Traditional equipment and experties

2 Pitches

Indicates the typical # of pitches of the area or route

Special

Indicates that a specialised Rack or Traditional equipment is typically required and will be mentioned in the Route Description BETA

Standard

Indicates that typically a Standard Traditional Rack will suffice. Typically in ZA that is a 8-10 Cams + 10-15 wires/nuts.

50m

Indicates the minimum length rope needed to typically climb safely.

Double

Typically climbed using half ropes

Corner

Climbs or mostly climbs a corner system. This often requires stemming as a technique.

Crack Climb

Follows a crack-system predominantly and may require good jamming technique.

Overhang

Indicates the overall style. Face climbing is steeper than slab usually on small holds and edges, often feeling delicate / insecure.

Overhang

Overhanging, usually involving roofs.

Powerful

Powerful style is often in conjunction with another style but feeling more powerful than is common for the style.

Slab

Usually not quite vertical and requiring smearing and friction techniques.

Steep

Consistently steeper than Vertical but not overhanging / roof-y

Technical

Additional to general styles, requiring careful sequence and thoughtful climbing.

Vert

General vertical climbing with no other defining style.

City Bowl (Table Mountain & Lionshead)

City Bowl (Table Mountain & Lionshead)

City Bowl (Table Mountain & Lionshead)

Table Mountain

Lions Head

Higgovale

Table Mountain

Lionshead

Lionshead Sandstone

Africa Ledge

Fountain Ledge

Lower Buttress

Higgovale Quarry

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