Rocklands, South Africa

Rocklands is a popular bouldering destination in South Africa. It is located about three hours north of Cape Town, on the edge of the Cederberg Mountains.[1]

Rocklands
LocationWest Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
Nearest cityClanwilliam, Western Cape
RangeCederberg mountains
Coordinates32°08′59″S 19°01′46″E
Climbing typeBouldering

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

  1. "DESTINATION GUIDE: Rocklands, South Africa". www.ukclimbing.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  2. "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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