THE PIPE TRACK, TABLE MOUNTAIN

THE PIPE TRACK, TABLE MOUNTAIN

On Saturday 12th July, backpacks ready, walking shoes on, water bottles filled, we were collected by David and Karen and we headed off on the 5th of our re-discovering our City adventures.
The day dawned with the hint of rain later but as Capetonians know, nothing is safe when it comes to weather - is this instance, the day was spectacular.  Sun, no wind, clear skies - and Table Mountain beckoned.

The walk starts at the bottom of the road leading up to the Cable Car and on this day, the Kloof Nek and Camps Bay Road intersection was showing off to it's visitors.  

And so we began our (approximately three hour) walk along the Pipe Track - named for the huge pipes carrying water from the mountain to the city, many of which you pass along the way, some more visible than others.

DAVID & KAREN

The walk beings with a very slight climb which is manageable for children - and then beyond as it levels out, and you look over the Atlantic Ocean towards Camps Bay and Clifton, with the mountain sloping down from you towards the road and the sea, it is beyond breathtaking.

 

We are so spoilt for beauty - the sea on one side, Table Mountain on the other side, indigenous flora and trees surrounding us, Lions Head and Signal Hill in the distance showing a very different face from the view normally seen - so beautiful that you have to stop to saturate yourself with what is before you.

The Pipe Track is perfect for a morning or afternoon stroll.   You can happily spend 3 - 4 hours walking as far out as you would like and then turning and heading back.   We stopped in a clearing and true to form, the Moyles hauled out the lunch they had prepared - delicious samies, fruit, chocolate - and delicious tea or coffee.    
We sat and pondered the world and life along the Pipe Track - basking in the warm sun on our backs, exchanging pleasantries with those who passed us either on the way out or back, many with dogs - all friendly and enjoying the
outdoors.

It was a delight - and a walk worthy of being on one of the top manageable walks on the mountain for any tourist, visitor or local of Cape Town to do.

If you have not done the Pipe Track ever, or not for a while like Graham and myself, put on your shoes,  pack some water and a snack, and treat yourself to views which will literally take your breath away.

Thanks David - the photos speak for themselves !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!