Rocklands, South Africa Explained

Rocklands
Range:Cederberg mountains
Map:South Africa
Map Width:200
Relief:yes
Location:West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
Nearest City:Clanwilliam, Western Cape
Coordinates:-32.1497°N 19.0295°W
Climbing Type:Bouldering, Sport and Trad
Grades:3 - 8C+
Rock Type:Sandstone
Season:Autumn, Winter, Spring
Elevation:200m - 1000m
Classic Climbs:Rubik's Cube,The Arête/ First Impressions,Orange Plasma,Ceder Rouge,Cattle Rustler,

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DESTINATION GUIDE: Rocklands, South Africa. 2020-12-12. www.ukclimbing.com. en.
  2. News: 2020-04-23. A Community of Rock Climbers Is What I’m Craving After Quarantine. en. Bloomberg.com. 2020-12-12.