TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Saturday 4th October 2025 - Maiden’s Cove, The Glen, Lions head circuit

Hi Trailers,

Can you believe it's October already? The mornings are bright, the air carries that first hint of summer, and Cape Town is preparing for the tourist season—short sleeves, sunblock, and all!

This Saturday, we're in for another great trail treat: we'll meet at the Maiden's Cove Tidal Pool Braai Area in Clifton. From there, we'll climb up to Lion's Head via the Glen trail, sweep along to the far end of Signal Hill to tag the beacon, and then enjoy a gentle meander back down through the Glen. The route is around 11.5 km, with the option to push a little further up the Lion's Neck if you're craving extra distance and elevation. Expect sparkling Atlantic views, fynbos scents in the air, and that unbeatable Mother City backdrop.

Here's the Strava link from the last time we tackled this route: 👉 https://strava.app.link/DgUw4MVdiQb

📍 Meeting point: Maiden's Cove Tidal Pool Car Park (coordinates: -33.9445348, 18.3757808)

⏰ Start time: 6:30am sharp – please arrive and sign in by 6:25am

👣 Walking group: TBC Friday

🌥️ Weather: Cool, mostly cloudy, around 13–15 °C, with a light breeze. Perfect!

What to bring:

• Plenty of water

• Sunblock and weather-appropriate layers

• Whistle, space blanket, and your ICE tag/card

• A cozzie + towel if you're brave enough for a chilly post-run dip in the tidal pool 🌊

🚫 Please remember: no dogs on our runs.

📖 All the usual T&Cs apply – see the blog for details: www.tablemountaintrailers.org.za

Let's kick off the summer season in true Cape Town style—views, sweat, and maybe even a swim!

See you Saturday,
Lorraine
072 575 0914

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FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 27th September - Constantia Neck

Morning Trailers

 

Tomorrow's run is ON

 

There could be a bit of wind – please come prepared

 

NO official walking group

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Constantia Neck parking opposite the Constantia Neck restaurant- in time to start running at 7h00 sharp.  Please note the parking fills up early.

Please take note of the longer time for this route

How to get there?

From the Constantia side head up towards Hout Bay. At the circle, go three-quarters round and park at the Constantia Neck parking opposite the Constantia Neck restaurant.

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

 

 

 

Gaeleen

Run Manager

(083 55 696 79)

Warning: Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes 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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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 27th September - Constantia Neck

 

Hi All

 

Saturday  27^th September  2025 – Constantia Neck, Reservoirs -  a few optional routes

This Saturday our route takes us from Constantia neck to the various reservoirs – (5 reservoirs)

Brief Description of Route

Traditional route is from the Constantia Neck parking,  up the single track past the 'Bailiff cottage', along Smut's track and Ash Valley to the Hely Hutchinson Reservoir.  There are  few optional changes – eg  via Constantia Corner and Eagles Nest, via Nursery Valley etc

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Constantia Neck parking opposite the Constantia Neck restaurant- in time to start running at 7h00 sharp.  Please note the parking fills up early.

Terrain and Distance

The usual uphill start up the single track up to the 'Bailiff cottage' .  Thereafter, good and easy single and Jeep tracks .   More or less 14 km taking in the region of about 3.0 hours.  Please note this is a pack run, and we will divide into a few pace groups on the day with a leader and a sweep chosen per group.

There will be a relaxed group.  Walking group to be confirmed.

Please take note of the longer time for this route

How to get there?

From the Constantia side head up towards Hout Bay. At the circle, go three-quarters round and park at the Constantia Neck parking opposite the Constantia Neck restaurant.

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

 

Gaeleen

Run Manager

(083 55 696 79)

Warning: Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes 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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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS MATES Deli2Deli and Dam2Deli 10km Saturday 20 September

Tomorrow's run in ON

We are joining MATES for their Deli2Deli 24km trail run info below:

👋 Good morning runners! Final details for Deli2Deli:

🌤 The weather is looking perfect for running: nice and cool, not too windy.

⏰ The start is at 7am from Chardonnay Deli Constantia. Please be there early to register, so we know who is on the mountain. 

🅿 Please don't park in front of the Deli, rather towards the back through the white pillars, the other side.

🚙 Feel free to ask for or offer lifts on this group, but please then sort out further logistics direc. 

🛍 There will be transport for tog bags, so you can drop them at the start and pick them up at the finish at Kalk Bay. 

🍺 The finish is at Chardonnay Deli Kalk Bay / Dalebrook, where we will have beer, compliments of Jack Black. 

☕ For delicious breakfasts and coffees, collect your 20% off voucher for Chardonnay Deli from Mike.

💰 There is no charge for the race, but Mike would welcome donations, in cash, or there will be SnapScan at the start and finish. I will post the code here too.

📷 Please tag @matestrailsa when you post on Instagram.

😃 Looking forward to a great day on the mountains! Please let us know if we have forgotten anything

Strava route download: https://www.strava.com/routes/3210971218154300910 (👈🏽 click here)

GPX download: https://www.viewgpx.com/route/5oElRyha (👈🏽 click here)

Dam2Deli 10km will start from the Silvermine dam car park @ 7.15/20am ending at Chardonnay Deli Kalk Bay. The entrance fee is R42 cash, Wild Card or Green Card. 

Margaret Moller

0724322768

MMoller

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 MATES Deli2Deli trail run

Morning Trailers

This Saturday 20 September @ 7am we join MATES Deli2Deli trail run from Chardonnay Deli Constantia to Chardonnay Deli Kalk Bay 

DELI 2 DELI

Start: 07:00 at Chardonnay Deli Constantia

It's time for the bi-annual Deli2Deli again! This run starts at Chardonnay Deli in Constantia and ends at the Chardonnay Deli in Kalk Bay, opposite Dalebrook tidal pool. All participants will receive a 20% discount voucher at the start to be carried with you to the end. If your intent is to run on the day, please confirm your attendance for catering purposes as the Kalk Bay team needs to know in advance.

Note that Coffee will be available from about 6.00 at the start.

There will be a SnapScan for donations at the finish, and beers courtesy of our friends at Jack Black.

Route: From the deli parking lot you head up the t*r, making your way to Price Drive to connect to Vlakkenberg. Follow the path up and over, turning left onto the Vlakkenberg Trail Path we normally access from Constantia Nek. Continue straight until you hit the t*r, and keep right, connecting to the Manganese Mine path. At the end of the Manganese trail, go straight on the upper contour at the second zigzag. Head up Blackburn Ravine, and down to Silvermine Dam. Follow the River Trail, cross Ou Kaapse Weg, and enter Silvermine Gate 2. Connect to the single track above the waterfall and aim for the Amphitheatre. Down Echo Valley and ending at Chardonnay Deli opposite Dalebrook tidal pool. (*Note that this is the classic route). We may have to adjust it closer to the time depending on which parts of Silvermine are re-opened) Please note that you need to be self-sufficient. There will be no marshals on the route. With this being a point-2-point run, runners will need to arrange their own transport. If you're looking for a jol, please swing by afterwards and support the local gem that is Chardonnay Deli Kalk Bay. You might even catch a glimpse of the CEO in the tidal pool…

Distance: approximately 24km.

Lorraine and Gayleen will be doing a shorter run (approx 10Kms) @ 7am from Silvermine Dam to Chardonnay Deli Kalk Bay.

Important Notes: 

Dress in weather appropriate and proper trail running gear. Must include a proper windproof (waterproof if raining) jacket.
Carry plenty of water and energy snacks.

You are running voluntarily and entirely at your own risk.
MATES Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DN5KW-hAk8A/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== (👈🏽 click here)

Strava route download: https://www.strava.com/routes/3210971218154300910 (👈🏽 click here)

GPX download: https://www.viewgpx.com/route/5oElRyha (👈🏽 click here)

Margaret Moller

0724322768

MMoller

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Re: Saturday 13 September 2025 - Newlands 7am meet - circumnavigate Devil's peak

We are on for tomorrow, perfect weather and a cooling breeze - see you at Newlands 7am

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From: Geoff Nell <geoffnell56@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 10:03 AM
To: tmtrailers@googlegroups.com <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Saturday 13 September 2025 - Newlands 7am meet - circumnavigate Devil's peak

 

Good morning all, this Saturday we do the "TMTTT" - Table Mountain Trailers Tough Ten, making a circle around Devil's Peak.

Starting at Newlands, we go UP to the right, along the jeep track, turning left onto single track to go UP to the turnstile and the blockhouse.  Just above the blockhouse is a choice - we will be turning left to go UP Mowbray Ridge, those wanting to skip this fun and very beautiful rocky climb can continue along the contour path, bypassing the left turn to Woodstock cave, taking the next left turn UP to Oppelskop and around the scenic trail above the city and UP to the top of Newlands Ravine.

Those of us going UP Mowbray Ridge will bypass the first and second contour paths and head UP to the third and highest and best contour.  The views are magnificent along this beautiful and well maintained path.  We head along this path (keeping a sharp lookout for Himalayan Tahr's which are often seen on this strech), popping out at the mini-saddle, where we head to the top of Newlands Ravine via the saddle proper.  Anyone thinking that my route is not tough enough can summit the Devil as a detour.

Distance 10km, lots of climbing, weather possible drizzle and a Southerly breeze which can be ice cold at this time of year, especially from the mini saddle to Newlands Ravine.  Bring a warm top, water, food, space blanket, charged phone, meds, and anything else you think you might need on this adventure, and a bag big enough to fit in all of this.

Meet at Newlands car park to start moving at 7am.  See you there...

Any questions phone or whatsapp:

Geoff

082 570 4405

Copy and paste.....

Have you ever seen a peculiar, goat-like mammal trotting the slopes of Table Mountain? If so, you've stumbled upon the infamous Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus), a large ungulate ("hoofed animal") native to Northern India, Southern Tibet, China and Nepal.

The story of how these exotic, 'wild goats' found themselves on Table Mountain is a colourful one. Way back in the 1930's, nestled on the slopes of Table Mountain near the University of Cape Town, was the Groote Schuur Zoo. It covered two hectares of land and had numerous animals such as lions, crocodiles, emus and tahrs – two of which managed to escape.

Once roaming free, a number of factors led to the success of the Himalayan Tahr as an invasive species. Firstly, there are enough similarities between Table Mountain and the tahr's natural Himalayan habitat – typically steep, rocky mountain cliffs flanked by woodland and scrub. Secondly, the scarcity of predators on Table Mountain (compared to predation by the Snow Leopard in its native territory) has meant that tahr population growth was limited only by access to food and water, and its own reproductive rate. A third contributing factor has been the tahr's flexible digestive system, which has enabled it to feed on a wide variety of vegetation. This, coupled with the animal's capacity to be extraordinarily mobile has supported its constant access to food and water resources.

The result is that we have a substantial population of tahrs on Table Mountain today. Fascinating as these shaggy mammals may be, however, their exotic nature poses serious challenges for the natural biodiversity and fragile ecosystem of the mountain. They contribute to loss of endemic plant life and soil erosion through heavy foraging and over-grazing, and their aggressive species presence threatens that of the klipspringer, an indigenous, 'rock-hopping' antelope that has been reintroduced to the region.

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 13 September 2025 - Newlands 7am meet - circumnavigate Devil's peak

Good morning all, this Saturday we do the "TMTTT" - Table Mountain Trailers Tough Ten, making a circle around Devil's Peak.

Starting at Newlands, we go UP to the right, along the jeep track, turning left onto single track to go UP to the turnstile and the blockhouse.  Just above the blockhouse is a choice - we will be turning left to go UP Mowbray Ridge, those wanting to skip this fun and very beautiful rocky climb can continue along the contour path, bypassing the left turn to Woodstock cave, taking the next left turn UP to Oppelskop and around the scenic trail above the city and UP to the top of Newlands Ravine.

Those of us going UP Mowbray Ridge will bypass the first and second contour paths and head UP to the third and highest and best contour.  The views are magnificent along this beautiful and well maintained path.  We head along this path (keeping a sharp lookout for Himalayan Tahr's which are often seen on this strech), popping out at the mini-saddle, where we head to the top of Newlands Ravine via the saddle proper.  Anyone thinking that my route is not tough enough can summit the Devil as a detour.

Distance 10km, lots of climbing, weather possible drizzle and a Southerly breeze which can be ice cold at this time of year, especially from the mini saddle to Newlands Ravine.  Bring a warm top, water, food, space blanket, charged phone, meds, and anything else you think you might need on this adventure, and a bag big enough to fit in all of this.

Meet at Newlands car park to start moving at 7am.  See you there...

Any questions phone or whatsapp:

Geoff

082 570 4405

Copy and paste.....

Have you ever seen a peculiar, goat-like mammal trotting the slopes of Table Mountain? If so, you've stumbled upon the infamous Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus), a large ungulate ("hoofed animal") native to Northern India, Southern Tibet, China and Nepal.

The story of how these exotic, 'wild goats' found themselves on Table Mountain is a colourful one. Way back in the 1930's, nestled on the slopes of Table Mountain near the University of Cape Town, was the Groote Schuur Zoo. It covered two hectares of land and had numerous animals such as lions, crocodiles, emus and tahrs – two of which managed to escape.

Once roaming free, a number of factors led to the success of the Himalayan Tahr as an invasive species. Firstly, there are enough similarities between Table Mountain and the tahr's natural Himalayan habitat – typically steep, rocky mountain cliffs flanked by woodland and scrub. Secondly, the scarcity of predators on Table Mountain (compared to predation by the Snow Leopard in its native territory) has meant that tahr population growth was limited only by access to food and water, and its own reproductive rate. A third contributing factor has been the tahr's flexible digestive system, which has enabled it to feed on a wide variety of vegetation. This, coupled with the animal's capacity to be extraordinarily mobile has supported its constant access to food and water resources.

The result is that we have a substantial population of tahrs on Table Mountain today. Fascinating as these shaggy mammals may be, however, their exotic nature poses serious challenges for the natural biodiversity and fragile ecosystem of the mountain. They contribute to loss of endemic plant life and soil erosion through heavy foraging and over-grazing, and their aggressive species presence threatens that of the klipspringer, an indigenous, 'rock-hopping' antelope that has been reintroduced to the region.

Re: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2025 -SILVERMINE THREE LOOKOUTS

Good Friday everyone!

Our run tomorrow is confirmed. The gate opens at 07:00 so let's meet at the dam parking by 7:10, ready to start running at 7:15. 

Remember there is no signal so no way to let us know if you're running late. Make sure your alarm clock is set! 

Entry is still R42 for SA ID holders - CASH ONLY - or WildCard, MyGreen card. 

Still a bit chilly in the mornings so make sure you have warm clothes as well as the usual trail safety kit. 

 

Seeyou there!

Lorraine

Lorraine Nevin
0725750914

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From: Lorraine Nevin <loribuddle@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2025 9:29:25 PM
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Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2025 -SILVERMINE THREE LOOKOUTS

 

Hi Trailers

This Saturday 6th September we'll return to our favourite ol' Silvermine circuit: "Three Lookouts and a Peak".  It's going to look very different after the fires, but it will be interesting to experience the rebirth of the flora. Check out Tim Lundy's Facebook post of yesterday here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/194LFLJjyW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Starting from the dam car park, we head up to the Tokai fire lookout, then along the single track to the Blackburn Lookout, and finally along either the Panorama path or the Jeep Track but either way vía Noordhoek Peak to the Noordhoek Lookout.  

From Noordhoek Lookout back to the start there are several single track options for the group leaders to choose from on the morning, including an extension down the River Walk (TBC) towards the main gate and back up.

The route consists of jeep track and single track.

Rendezvous and Start Time

Start time subject to confirmation in Friday's email.  RV in the car park at the dam.

Time & Distance

We will aim to do 10 -12 km – taking in the region of 2-2.5 hours.  Our runs are pack runs and we will split into a few pace groups on the day.

Walking Group: To be confirmed on Friday.

What to bring

R42 CASH (no credit cards because there's no signal) or MyGreen Card or Wild Card. 

Water, whistle, warm, wind or waterproof top depending on weather and your ICE information.

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.   

Leaders of each group will ensure that no-one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

No Dogs allowed on our runs. 

Questions? Contract Lorraine Nevin on 0725750914

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