Weather looks super-duper, maybe a little breezy but it'll be refreshing.
There are 2 spots in a car leaving from Rondebosch (with Margaret & Judith S).
Also if you can offer a lift - please let us know on the Whatsapp group.
Checklist:
- ID card/book
- Credit card/Wild card/MyGreen card
- Water & snacks
- Cozzie & towel if you plan to take take cold water therapy afterwards
- Flask of coffee and picnic breakfast maybe
See you tomorrow!
From: Lorraine Nevin <loribuddle@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Mar 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 29th MARCH 2025: BUFFELSBAAI to PLATBOOM, CAPE POINT
To: Tmtrailers <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Hi Trailers,
We haven't been to Cape Point for a long time so let's head down south to check it out!
Route
Starting at the Buffelsbaai tidal pool, we'll run along the upper single track towards Cape Point continuing right through to the parking at Cape Point lighthouse. Detour to the lighthouse is an option. We cross the parking and take the single track to the right that leads down to Dias Beach (we can detour down there to visit). There is also a detour to a view spot before Dias Beach – well worth visiting.
Back on the single track we run down to the road and take this along the coast. At Pegram's Point we get back on to some single track and run along the coast to Platboom. Here we turn up and take the road up the hill and back to Bufflesbaai.
For those who want a shorter option, cross the first tar road and turn right at the next intersection (jeep track) and follow the track down to Platboom. About 10kms
I've taken the below map from my Strava activity history here: https://www.strava.com/activities/7140469982
This was the relaxed group's timing and I think the longer, faster group may have added on a few kms at the toe end of the peninsula, from memory.
Rendezvous and start time
The park opens at 6h00am in March. We will meet at Buffelsbaai tidal pool parking* and start running at 7h00am. (There is no reception so we won't know if you are running late.)
Please make contact with me by Friday morning if you would like to join a lift club leaving Muizenberg at about 5.45am. Also let us know if you have a My Green card and are willing to exchange a clip for a coffee.
*(Take the road to left after the Buffelsfontein Information centre turn off.)
Terrain & Distance
The route is a combination of single track and tar. There is a climb at about 5km (150m) but the route is generally very runnable.
10km/14km or longer if you run to the lighthouse.
What to bring
Entry fee is now R105 for SA citizens, credit or debit cards only, or flash your Wild or Green card and your SA ID.
Water, whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information. The weather can be different in the park. Please come prepared for wind, mist, sun or rain!
Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate waterproof/warm gear.
A picnic or a swim at Buffelsbaai or Venus pools afterwards is an option. Store all food in the car out of sight of baboons while we are out running.
Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.
Hope you can make it!
Lorraine Nevin
0725750914
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