Rocklands, South Africa
| Rocklands | |
|---|---|
  Rocklands Location in South Africa | |
| Location | West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Clanwilliam, Western Cape |
| Range | Cederberg mountains |
| Coordinates | 32°08′59″S 19°01′46″E / 32.149695°S 19.029504°E |
| 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]
References[]
- ^ "DESTINATION GUIDE: Rocklands, South Africa". www.ukclimbing.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ "A Community of Rock Climbers Is What I'm Craving After Quarantine". Bloomberg.com. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
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