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Hangklip-Kleinmond coastal walks

Hangklip-Kleinmond coastal walks

by Ralph Pina | Nov 6, 2026 | Featured Posts, Kleinmond Nature Reserve, Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, Rooisand Nature Reserve, scenic walks

Slowly but surely neighbour Steve and I have been walking sections of coast between Cape Hangklip and Bot River mouth, joining segments into a coastal necklace. This coast alternates between rocky capes and bays connected by kelp forests and long satin-sand beaches...

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  • Hangklip-Kleinmond coastal walks
  • Schaaprivier Canyon
  • Botmaskop-Saaltjie Traverse
  • Springstygbeugel
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  • Botanising trilogy
  • Grootkop
  • Aasvoëlkrans Hiking Trail
  • Perdeberg hike
  • Kasteelkop & Nek
  • Three Sisters hike
  • Up the Cascades
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Recent Comments

  • Ralph Pina on Cape of Good Hope Trail once again
  • Warren White on Cape of Good Hope Trail once again
  • Pam Wijnberg on Grootkop
  • Flip van Schalkwyk on Gantouw Pass
  • Joachim Schultz on Witels – what else?
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Recent Posts

  • Hangklip-Kleinmond coastal walks
  • Schaaprivier Canyon
  • Botmaskop-Saaltjie Traverse
  • Springstygbeugel
  • Helderberg West Peak

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