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Walk or hike

Skeleton Gorge to Maclear's Beacon

Cape TownFree

What to expect

Take the Skeleton Gorge route from Kirstenbosch up to the Table Mountain plateau and Maclear's Beacon, a forested ravine path with ladders.

When it’s available

Any day · 4 km · about 3 hrs

Good to know

  • Outdoors: best when it’s dry

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