TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 05 September 2026: East Fort, Hout Bay

Happy Monday Trailers!

We return to an oldie but a goodie route this week - East Fort, Hout Bay. 

Route details

Starting at the parking by Velocity Gym, we warm up with a trot to the start of the trail at East Fort. 

Bit of road, bit of jeep track, bit of single track, all the while treated to magnificent views (weather permitting) across The Bay, we head towards Chapmans Peak.  Note there is some mild exposure in sections adding to the adventure.

At approximately 7km groups can decide whether to summit Chapmans Peak or head down to Chapmans Peak drive, popping out at the day visitor turning point.  From here we have a leg stretch on the tar (approx. 4km) back to our cars.

Please remember this a social pack, and its important that we look out for each other. 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Velocity Gym parking area at the bottom of Chapmans Peak (see map screen shot), ready to run at 07:00.

Terrain and Distance

A mix of jeep track, single track and tar.  

Distance: +- 12 kms taking about 2h00 - 2h30mins, longer if tagging the Peak.

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made depending on the group and weather conditions. Remember to check Friday’s email or whatsapp just in case there are changes.

What to bring  

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket (weather dependent), space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

Samantha

0723144341

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: SATURDAY 29th August

 

Hi Trailers

 

Tomorrow’s run is ON – there is a bit of rain expected, so please come prepared.  See details below as well as a GPX of the route attached.

 

Trail Route Description: Upper Kirstenbosch → Cecilia → Constantia Nek → Contour Return

Distance: ±11–12 km

Time: ±2.5 hours

Start/Finish: Upper Kirstenbosch Gardens Gate – Rycroft Gate

Start time:  Meet at 6.45 am, ready to run at 7.00 am

Difficulty: Moderate

 

Route Overview

Start at the Upper Kirstenbosch Gardens gate and head out toward Rhodes Drive. Instead of entering the mountain trails immediately, follow the bike path running alongside the road. This is a smooth, gentle warm‑up section with steady climbing and great views of the forest.

 

Stay on the bike path until you reach the turn‑off into Cecilia Forest parking. Turn into the parking area and regroup at the Cecilia Forest entrance.

 

From here, begin the climb up through Cecilia Forest toward Constantia Nek. The ascent is steady and shaded, with a mix of singletrack and forest jeep track. Once you reach Constantia Nek, take a short breather. Turn onto the upper contour path for the return leg. This section is runnable, scenic, and mostly flat, carrying you along the mountain above Kirstenbosch. Follow the contour all the way until the trail drops you back down toward the Upper Kirstenbosch gate.

 

Highlights

Smooth bike‑path warm‑up before hitting the trails

 

Beautiful shaded climb through Cecilia Forest

 

Constantia Nek lookout as a natural regroup point

 

Flowing, runnable contour path back to Kirstenbosch

 

Group Notes

Bring water — no refill points on the route

 

Watch for cyclists on the bike path

 

Footing can be uneven on the Cecilia ascent and final descent

 

Suitable for intermediate runners comfortable with climbing and mixed terrain

 

Remember to always bring:

A whistle, WATER  a warm & waterproof/windproof top, space blanket and ICE (In case of Emergency) tag or card.

 

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

 

 

Regards

 

Melanie Martin

Run Manager

0839985472

 

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: SATURDAY 29th August

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

This Saturday 29^th August  2026 we will running Kirstenbosch to Constantia neck and back

 

 

Trail Route Description: Upper Kirstenbosch → Cecilia → Constantia Nek → Contour Return

Distance: ±11–12 km

Time: ±2.5 hours

Start/Finish: Upper Kirstenbosch Gardens Gate – Rycroft Gate

Start time:  Meet at 6.45 am, ready to run at 7.00 am

Difficulty: Moderate

 

Route Overview

Start at the Upper Kirstenbosch Gardens gate and head out toward Rhodes Drive. Instead of entering the mountain trails immediately, follow the bike path running alongside the road. This is a smooth, gentle warm‑up section with steady climbing and great views of the forest.

 

Stay on the bike path until you reach the turn‑off into Cecilia Forest parking. Turn into the parking area and regroup at the Cecilia Forest entrance.

 

From here, begin the climb up through Cecilia Forest toward Constantia Nek. The ascent is steady and shaded, with a mix of singletrack and forest jeep track. Once you reach Constantia Nek, take a short breather. Turn onto the upper contour path for the return leg. This section is runnable, scenic, and mostly flat, carrying you along the mountain above Kirstenbosch. Follow the contour all the way until the trail drops you back down toward the Upper Kirstenbosch gate.

 

Highlights

Smooth bike‑path warm‑up before hitting the trails

 

Beautiful shaded climb through Cecilia Forest

 

Constantia Nek lookout as a natural regroup point

 

Flowing, runnable contour path back to Kirstenbosch

 

Group Notes

Bring water — no refill points on the route

 

Watch for cyclists on the bike path

 

Footing can be uneven on the Cecilia ascent and final descent

 

Suitable for intermediate runners comfortable with climbing and mixed terrain

 

Remember to always bring:

A whistle, WATER  a warm & waterproof/windproof top, space blanket and ICE (In case of Emergency) tag or card.

 

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

 

 

Have a great week!

 

Regards

 

Melanie Martin

Run Manager

0839985472

 

 

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Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 2026 - CAPE POINT

Hi Trailers!

Just a quick confirmation of tomorrow's run at Cape Point.

Weather looks perfect and you'll be home in time for a nap before you light the fire for the braai and get ready for the rugby!

Go Bokke!!!

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From: Lorraine Nevin <loribuddle@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 19, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 2026 - CAPE POINT
To: Tmtrailers <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>

Hi Trailers!

This week's route takes us to Cape Point Nature Reserve. The route covers the single track to the funicular, tagging the lighthouse, then down to the Cape of Good Hope sign and looping back to Buffelsbaai.

Distance: 13km
Duration: 2.5-3 hours

Meeting point: Buffels Bay Parking, Cape Point

Meeting time: 07:15 for 07:30

 

What to bring:

SA ID for citizen priced entry of R110 or MyGreen Card or Wild Card
Water and snacks
Headlight for the start
Warm/waterproof jacket
Emergency contact details attached to your pack
Basic first aid kit
Positive adventure spirit!
Cozzie for a dip in the tidal pool at the end

 

Run Organisers:

Marlise & JB Burger 
072 823 1101

Have a great week!

PS: For those still relying on email for run announcements, please let us know so that we can add you to the WhatsApp group.  Kindly contact Lorraine by WhatsApp on 0725750914. 

 

 

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 2026 - CAPE POINT

Hi Trailers!

This week's route takes us to Cape Point Nature Reserve. The route covers the single track to the funicular, tagging the lighthouse, then down to the Cape of Good Hope sign and looping back to Buffelsbaai.

Distance: 13km
Duration: 2.5-3 hours

Meeting point: Buffels Bay Parking, Cape Point

Meeting time: 07:15 for 07:30

 

What to bring:

SA ID for citizen priced entry of R110 or MyGreen Card or Wild Card
Water and snacks
Headlight for the start
Warm/waterproof jacket
Emergency contact details attached to your pack
Basic first aid kit
Positive adventure spirit!
Cozzie for a dip in the tidal pool at the end

 

Run Organisers:

Marlise & JB Burger 
072 823 1101

Have a great week!

PS: For those still relying on email for run announcements, please let us know so that we can add you to the WhatsApp group.  Kindly contact Lorraine by WhatsApp on 0725750914. 

 

 

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Newlands Forest 15 August

Tomorrow's run from Newlands Forest is ON.

The weather looks to be perfect.

Start 7am from That Greek Guy coffee truck Newlands Forest

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YapwTHo7gMUWZagY9 (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route: 

Strava route download: https://www.strava.com/routes/3463889918632583828 (👈🏽 click here)

GPX download: https://www.viewgpx.com/route/nSlJJyTX (👈🏽 click here)

See you there

Distance: approximately 13kms

Margaret Möller

0724322768

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 15 August @ 7 am Newlands Forest, Newlands Ravine, Queens Blockhouse

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 15 August @ 7 am we run from Newlands Forest, up Newlands Ravine

Dear Trailers

Saturday 15 August @ 7 am we run from Newlands Forest, up Newlands Ravine to Oppelskop returning via Queens Blockhouse. 

Distance: approximately 13kms

Start 7am from That Greek Guy coffee truck Newlands Forest

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YapwTHo7gMUWZagY9   (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route: 

Strava route download: https://www.strava.com/routes/3463889918632583828 (👈🏽 click here)

GPX download: https://www.viewgpx.com/route/nSlJJyTX (👈🏽 click here)

See you there

Margaret Möller

0724322768

Totalsports VOB's Medium Distance Trail Group
Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/ <http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/>

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Vlakkenberg and Constantia Green Belts Saturday 8th August 2026

This Saturday we will visit Vlakkenberg and the Constantia Green Belts, 13km.

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV at High Constantia Shopping Centre parking at the security hut . 0720 for a 07h30 start  (come early to allow time for the pre-run brief). https://maps.app.goo.gl/6cFJLsXzvf6yfjnN8  (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route Description 

https://www.viewgpx.com/route/yjDqC5be 13km GPX  (👈🏽 click for  GPX for 13kms)

https://www.strava.com/routes/3328705989442539858 (👈🏽 click for Strava 13kms)

From the shopping centre we will head up Price drive and on to Vlakkenberg Peak. After the peak we take a right to Constantia Nek, crossing over taking the Cork Forest route to Monterey Drive joining the Alphen Trail then turning Right up Beauvais Avenue through Belle Ombre, across Southern Cross drive, down Silverhurst Trail back to the cars.

Terrain and Distance

Good mix of climbing, running and sprinting. Terrain is single track, green belt trail and a bit of tar. 

Approximately 13kms.

Duration: around 2.5 or more hours. 

 

Walking group to be confirmed on Friday.

IMPORTANT:

Please make sure to bring enough water ie. minimum 1.5L for the duration of the run. Also ensure you carry a warm/windproof top and a whistle. Also please carry some form of ICE details

Totalsports VOB does not allow dogs on our runs

 Have a great week

 Raasay Waters 

Run Manager

(079 814 5650)

Regards

Raasay  Waters

Sports Therapist, BSc(Hons)

http://peakconditioning.co.za

079 814 5650

On Mon, 3 Aug 2026 at 08:50, Raasay Waters <raasay37@gmail.com> wrote:

This Saturday we will visit Vlakkenberg and the Constantia Green Belts, 13km.

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV at High Constantia Shopping Centre parking at the security hut . 0720 for a 07h30 start  (come early to allow time for the pre-run brief). https://maps.app.goo.gl/6cFJLsXzvf6yfjnN8  (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route Description 

https://www.viewgpx.com/route/yjDqC5be 13km GPX  (👈🏽 click for  GPX for 13kms)

https://www.strava.com/routes/3328705989442539858 (👈🏽 click for Strava 13kms)

From the shopping centre we will head up Price drive and on to Vlakkenberg Peak. After the peak we take a right to Constantia Nek, crossing over taking the Cork Forest route to Monterey Drive joining the Alphen Trail then turning Right up Beauvais Avenue through Belle Ombre, across Southern Cross drive, down Silverhurst Trail back to the cars.

Terrain and Distance

Good mix of climbing, running and sprinting. Terrain is single track, green belt trail and a bit of tar. 

Approximately 13kms.

Duration: around 2.5 or more hours. 

 

Walking group to be confirmed on Friday.

IMPORTANT:

Please make sure to bring enough water ie. minimum 1.5L for the duration of the run. Also ensure you carry a warm/windproof top and a whistle. Also please carry some form of ICE details

Totalsports VOB does not allow dogs on our runs

 Have a great week

 Raasay Waters 

Run Manager

(079 814 5650)

Regards

Raasay  Waters

Sports Therapist, BSc(Hons)

http://peakconditioning.co.za

079 814 5650

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Vlakkenberg and Constantia Green Belts Saturday 8th August 2026

This Saturday we will visit Vlakkenberg and the Constantia Green Belts, 13km.

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV at High Constantia Shopping Centre parking at the security hut . 0720 for a 07h30 start  (come early to allow time for the pre-run brief). https://maps.app.goo.gl/6cFJLsXzvf6yfjnN8  (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route Description 

https://www.viewgpx.com/route/yjDqC5be 13km GPX  (👈🏽 click for  GPX for 13kms)

https://www.strava.com/routes/3328705989442539858 (👈🏽 click for Strava 13kms)

From the shopping centre we will head up Price drive and on to Vlakkenberg Peak. After the peak we take a right to Constantia Nek, crossing over taking the Cork Forest route to Monterey Drive joining the Alphen Trail then turning Right up Beauvais Avenue through Belle Ombre, across Southern Cross drive, down Silverhurst Trail back to the cars.

Terrain and Distance

Good mix of climbing, running and sprinting. Terrain is single track, green belt trail and a bit of tar. 

Approximately 13kms.

Duration: around 2.5 or more hours. 

 

Walking group to be confirmed on Friday.

IMPORTANT:

Please make sure to bring enough water ie. minimum 1.5L for the duration of the run. Also ensure you carry a warm/windproof top and a whistle. Also please carry some form of ICE details

Totalsports VOB does not allow dogs on our runs

 Have a great week

 Raasay Waters 

Run Manager

(079 814 5650)

Regards

Raasay  Waters

Sports Therapist, BSc(Hons)

http://peakconditioning.co.za

079 814 5650

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 22 March 2025 Silvermine East from Kalk Bay - Echo Valley

Hi Trailers

This Saturday we'll explore Silvermine East starting from Kalk Bay station parking.

Route

We meet at the parking at Kalk Bay station opposite the Norman Road steps.  We follow the various steps up to Boyes Drive and wind our way up to Weary Willy's. Here we go straight up Echo Valley, turning left and then right at the top to do some flowing downhill running down Dead Man's path. We follow the jeep track to visit the waterfall and run toward Gate 2 turning right before the gate to climb up to Fat Lady cave. From there we descend to the jeep track turning right to Junction Pool. There are many routes back.

We can detour to Muizenberg cave on the way or turn left at junction Pool towards Nellie's Pool; pass Nellie's Pool and then left down the single track through Mimetes Valley (or keep straight on the jeep track). We don't go down to Bailey's Kloof but keep an eye out for the turning to the right turning to get back to the jeep track. Follow the jeep track back to Weary Willy's and back down to Kalk Bay

Rendezvous and start time

Park in the Kalk Bay station parking next to Cape to Cuba opposite Wetsuit Warehouse before 7h15am ready to start running at 7h30am. (Sunrise is at 07:38.)

Terrain & Distance

The route is a combination of jeep track and single track starting with a climb up to the top of Echo Valley. The Relaxed group will cover around 12km. There are many longer options.  The exact route will be decided by the group leader/group decision on the day.

What to bring 

Water,  whistle, warm top, a space blanket and your ICE information.

Run Manager

Lorraine Nevin

0725750914

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