Cape Point Hiking Map: Overlooking the Cape of Good Hope in Full View of 2 Oceans
Much to the
amazement of Peter Slingsby and before he we drew this map he had no idea that
Cape Point has an exciting and interlinked series of walks and hiking paths. In
creating this map Peter walked all the walks and he recommends the trails for an
unforgettable wilderness experience!
Cape Point is a promontory at the south-east corner of the Cape Peninsula, which
is a mountainous and very scenic landform that runs north-south for about thirty
kilometres. Table Mountain and the city of Cape Town are close to the northern
part of the same peninsula. Neither the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Point are the
actual southernmost points in Africa. Cape Aghulas on the Fynbos Road is in fact
further south.
The peak above Cape Point is a little higher than that above the Cape of Good
Hope. The rugged sandstone (Table Mountain sandstone) ridge that rises from Cape
Point at sea level develops into two peaks. There is a major peak that dominates
the skyline locally but there is also a smaller peak about 100 m further south.
The higher peak has the old lighthouse on the top. A funicular railway runs from
a car park to the north up to slightly below the level of the old lighthouse and
a short flight of steps leads to a viewing platform at the base of the
lighthouse. From the end of the railway a second path leads to the lower peak...
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Scale of the Cape Point Hiking Map: 1:25 000 4cm = 1km. The map is A2
in full colour and beautifully drawn. It is protected by a hard cover and
plastic sleeve.
Cape Point version 2.1 is the second edition of Map Five in our five-map series
for the Table Mountain National Park. Fully detailed with contours at 20 metre
intervals, the map shows all approved paths in this historically-fascinating
hiking area. The map has fully-detailed vegetation information, and includes
distances and approximate times for each path section.
The map's reverse includes details of the 14 most popular walking routes as well
as the famous Overnight Trail. Full safety instructions, all emergency telephone
numbers, etc etc. are also included.1:20 000 5 cm = 1 km . It is an A2 full
colour map in plastic sleeve. The map is FULLY WATERPROOF and TEAR-RESISTANT
Special Map Features:
There is a sketch of the view from the Smitswinkel viewpoint, with the names of
distant peaks. There are also historical notes for numerous features on the map.
FULLY GPS COMPATIBLE (UTM Projection). This is the only fully-detailed map of
the Cape Point area in print.
ENDORSED BY THE TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK and APPROVED BY THE MOUNTAIN CLUB OF SOUTH AFRICA