Rocklands, South Africa

Bouldering destination, South Africa

32°08′59″S 19°01′46″E / 32.149695°S 19.029504°E / -32.149695; 19.029504Climbing typeBouldering, Sport and TradGrades3 - 8C+Rock typeSandstoneSeasonAutumn, Winter, SpringElevation200m - 1000mClassic climbsRubik's Cube,

The Arête/ First Impressions, Orange Plasma, Ceder Rouge,

Cattle Rustler,
Climber on Tea Time 7C+ (V10)

Rocklands is a popular bouldering destination in South Africa. It is located under 200km from Cape Town, on the edge of the Cederberg Mountains.[1]

The area is known for its abundance of bright-orange sandstone boulders. Boulderers have frequented Rocklands since 1996, when Todd Skinner, Fred Nicole, and others began documenting bouldering routes in the area.[2]

References

  1. ^ "DESTINATION GUIDE: Rocklands, South Africa". www.ukclimbing.com. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  2. ^ "A Community of Rock Climbers Is What I'm Craving After Quarantine". Bloomberg.com. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
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