Lower Buttress

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.

Lower Buttress

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.

Lower Buttress

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.

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Standard
50m
Double
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Great venue for after work sessions or those with limited time. Access is quick and straightforward. A great selection of classic easier routes mixed with some choss.

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Approach

Park at the Lower Cableway Station and walk up the India Venster Path to the Contour Path. From here head up hill to the various sectors

Descent

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