Cape Town, Table Mountain, Walks & Viewpoints (2)

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Platteklip Gorge:

The first recorded ascent to the summit of Table Mountain was by the Portuguese captain Antonio de Saldanha, in 1503.
He wisely chose Platteklip Gorge, the gap visible from the front table (the north side), which, as it turned out, is the most accessible way up.


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A short and easy extension will get you to Maclear's Beacon which, at 1.086m, is the highest point on the mountain.
The Platteklip route starts out at the lower cableway station and has the added advantage of ending at the upper station, so you can descend in a car.


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From the lower station, walk east along Tafelberg Road until you see a high embankment built from stone and maintained with wire netting.
Just beyond and to the left of a small dam is a sign pointing to Platteklip Gorge.


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A steep fifteen-minute climb brings you onto the Upper Contour Path.
About 25m east along this, take the path indicated by the sign reading "Contour Path/Platteklippe Gorge".


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The path zigzags from here onwards and is very clear.
The gorge is the biggest cleavage on the whole mountain, leading directly and safely to the top, but it's a very steep slog that will take two or three hours in total if you're reasonably fit.


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Once on top, turn right and ascend the last short section onto the fron table for a breathtaking view of the city.
A sign points the way to the upper cableway station - a fifteen-minute walk along a concrete path thronging with visitors.


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