Stroll Behind Bo Kaap

Date: 21 October 2012

Location: Lower slopes of Signal Hill from the Bo Kaap

Walkers: Dom, Dorothy and the dogs

Previous walk in the Bo Kaap area here.

We set from my friend's place on the edge of the Bo Kaap, following the road that leads to the Noon Gun.

It was late afternoon and very windy, but as we got further up the road it was more sheltered and quite lush and green, very rural. I'd never have guessed this pretty little road was right there on the edge of town.

And the views of the city are wonderful.

We didn't go all the way up the hill as it was getting late - will have to return for further exploration another time.

Lower Slopes of Signal Hill from Bo Kaap

Date: 24 November 2010

Location: Signal Hill from the Bo Kaap

Walkers: Helen & Dominic, with dogs

*** Route plotted here ***

Today I joined my friend Dom on his short daily dog walk on the mountain slopes behind his house on the edge of the Bo Kaap. From Military Road we took a short-cut up the slope, between the fence and the school.



This brought us to a flat grassy meadow, with Signal Hill ahead. This little valley always surprises me as one doesn't get a sense that it is there at all from the rest of the city bowl. So open and spacious.



We walked to our left, and before long got views across the city bowl.



The track lead us towards Tamboerskloof, with Lion's Head looming above.



When we reached the houses we turned right up the hill, towards and through the stand of gum trees.



Wonderful views of the city from here.



As our path looped round and out of the trees, we walked down...



... leaving Signal Hill behind us. This was just a short stroll but there is quite a network of paths on these slopes. Next time I'd like to explore further.


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