Rocklands, South Africa
Bouldering destination, South Africa
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Rocklands is a popular bouldering destination in South Africa. It is located less than 200km North of Cape Town, on the edge of the Cederberg Mountains.[1]
LocationWest Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
NearestcityClanwilliam, Western Cape
Coordinates32°08′59″S 19°01′46″E
| Rocklands | |
|---|---|
 Location within South Africa | |
| Location | West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Clanwilliam, Western Cape |
| Range | Cederberg mountains |
| Coordinates | 32°08′59″S 19°01′46″E |
| Bouldering, Sport and Trad | |
| NCCS grades | 2A - 8C+ |
| Rock type | Sandstone |
| Season | Autumn, Winter, Spring |
| Elevation | 200m - 1000m |
| Classic climbs | Rubik's Cube,
The Arête/ First Impressions, Orange Plasma, Ceder Rouge, Cattle Rustler, |
The area is known for its abundance of bright-orange sandstone boulders. There are over 4.3 thousand established boulder problems.[2] Boulderers have frequented Rocklands since 1996, when Todd Skinner, Fred Nicole, and others began documenting bouldering routes in the area.[3]
Most climbing in Rocklands is done on private land, and permits are required to do so.[4][5]
