Аннотация

The Western Cape boasts some of the world's most beautiful walks. This book introduces 24 two-day hiking trails, most within two hours' drive from Cape Town. The trails have been carefully chosen because of particular points of interest like unusual fauna and flora, waterfalls and mountain pools, caves and spectacular views. Each hike includes an accurate map, information on the average hiking time and practical advice on mountain safety, weather conditions and the availability of water. Easy-to-follow route descriptions are interspersed with lively historical anecdotes and environmental notes. For this seventh edition, all route descriptions and maps have been meticulously updated.

Аннотация

This informative guide inspires everyone, whether fit or unfit, elderly or very young, to get out there and do it! «Easy Walks in the Cape Peninsula» introduces an undemanding walk – in and around Cape Town – for every weekend of the year. These walks have been carefully chosen because of particular points of interest such as waterfalls, caves, unusual flora, or spectacular views. Each includes an accurate map, an easy-to-follow route description, information on the average hiking time and the availability of water, as well as practical advice on mountain safety and weather conditions, interspersed with lively historical anecdotes and environmental notes. For this revised edition, all route descriptions and maps have been meticulously updated, and it also includes a brand new walk.