Lions Head
Mountains Wester Cape March 24th, 2008
After having some time off this weekend my mind really has had time to just relax and smell the roses. I have really not done much this weekend but enjoy friends and Beautiful Capetown. Friends of ours went for a picnic on Friday on Lions head as it was a full moon and was a perfect night to take absolute advantage of this beautiful head in Capetown. Lions head is a really nice hike for either early in the morning to watch the sunrise or late in the afternoon to enjoy the breathtaking views. It is a pretty easy hike and the summit at the end should be handled with some caution. Always take water with you.
There was an incident on Lions head on Friday evening, where a gentleman slipped and fell, he had a heart attack. There was a rescue and I am not sure what happened to him but be warned. Although it looks easy and not dangerous, anything can happen.
Detailed Map Lions head
Lion’s Head
Alongside Table Mountain is the distinctive shaped mountain slope, Lions Head. This proud lion overlooks the city and Table Bay on one side, and the scenic Atlantic Ocean coastline on the other. On a clear day the views are spectacular and great for taking photographs, particularly of Robben Island. Catch your breath along the steep path while admiring the great views which will inspire you to carry on further. You will wind your way around the lions head until you reach the chains taking you to the very top. The chains are there to assist you as you scramble up a section of rocky faces. They add an element of adventure, but be cautious and take it slowly. Not suitable for young children and the elderly. There is an alternate route to miss the chains but the path is still quite steep.
Starting Point: Signal Hill Road, at the Base of the forestry rd.
Ending Point: As for starting point.
Walk Duration: 2 ½ - 3 hours (Add on for stops)
Type of Terrain: Gravel road, Rocky single track, Steep section with chains to pull yourself up, ladders.
Difficulty: The majority of the walk is steep but easy going. The last section is very steep and you need to use chains to climb up a section of boulders, which increases the difficulty of this walk.
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