Details
A2-size, waterproof and tear-resistant map with details of 23 hiking routes. Contour lines are drawn at 10m intervals, with several different types of vegetation and terrain indicated on the map, e.g. renosterveld/grassland, different kinds of fynbos, marshes, plantations, gum belts, etc. Boundaries of the Table Mountain National Park and of the restricted Orange Kloof area are marked.
Road network includes untarred public roads, private roads indicating access open to pedestrians or mountain bikers, signposts, parking areas, etc. Footpaths are clearly shown, including dangerous or restricted access sections, and the Table Mountain Challenge Route. Extensive overprint highlights other places of interest, picnic areas, benches and natural shelters, restaurants and drinking water, recreational facilities, etc. Both UTM grid lines at 200m and latitude/longitude lines at 1’ intervals are drawn across the map.
On the reverse there are brief descriptions of 23 hiking routes indicating approximate time needed to cover each route, general information and safety advice for tourists, and panorama view from Maclear’s Beacon. The map was researched and drawn by Peter Slingsby - renowned environmental educator and cartographer.
