Table Mountain Cycling Routes

AAccording to the park’s planning manager, Michael Slayen, additional trails have been identified at a number of different locations which include the iconic Signal Hill, Lions Head, above Camps Bay and a Newlands via Kirstenbsoch route to Cecilia Plantation. Additional trails will also be opened at Deer Park below Tafelberg Road, Groote Schuur Estate (ideal for family and recreational riders) and a Tokai to Silvermine linkage route. 

There are several positive impacts associated with the trails. For users, these include physical exercise, time spent in a natural environment and awareness gained around environmental issues. Another broader benefit is that the presence of cyclists may discourage crime in the park. 

All cyclists using the park require an activity permit and have to agree to the code of conduct to ensure that the environment and other recreational users are taken into account. Some guidelines include staying on dedicated routes, not leaving litter behind and respecting the wildlife. 

According to the plan, the long term goal is to create a mountain biking route from Signal Hill to Simon’s Town, and if possible, on to Cape Point. The latest developments are one step closer to making this goal a reality.

The changes are in partnership between SANParks, Kirstenbosch, the Table Mountain MTB Forum and the public. Trails will start opening in December in preparation for the holiday period.

Download the Cycling Environmental Management plan from the Table Mountain National Park’s website. Visit https://www.sanparks.org/for more information.