Description

Situated in the heart of Newlands Forest it's a great place to spend the day; the atmosphere beneath the leafy canopies allowing one to retreat from the world below, yet still within a reasonable stroll from your car. If you enjoy late night bouldering then this is the perfect venue as conditions can be at their best on a cool summers night in amongst the twilight shadows filling the forest.

Important Note
A big request goes out to all climbers to please keep the area clean. This once pristine climbing spot has been severely abused by climbers which can only be bad for access. Bottom line: Tidy up after yourselves before leaving and keep the holds mud-free through regular brushing.

NEW BOULDER PROBLEMS
If you have opened any new boulder problems, let us know and we shall add them to the growing topos. Contact us at stu77000@yahoo.com

History

Marijus Šmigelskis played a big role in the initial development of these boulders, with other climbers joining in later to establish other problems including some of the many link-ups.

Routes on The Classroom - Newlands Forest
38 boulder 5 Likes
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The Classroom - Newlands Forest

The area is access sensitive!

Access: From my understanding (the regulations seem to change depending on who you speak too) there are NO current restrictions on bouldering in Newlands Forest, but you will need an Activity Permit when Sport Climbing.

PARKING: Main Entrance Parking for Newlands Forest (Fire Station)
From Cape Town, get onto the N2 and then M3. Continue on the M3 for about 3.6km until you see the 'Newlands Fire Base' sign on the right situated on the middle barrier of the freeway. Follow this into the parking area beneath the trees.

Note: Click on a boulder named "The Classroom - Paths Map & Topo". This will bring up a picture of the paths and landmarks that are mentioned in the approach description below. With all the tree cover it is difficult to draw in a TRAIL on the MAP, however we did include a TRAIL on the MAP but it is merely a rough guide to give you an idea of the location you are headed. Please note that the Paths Map is not perfect and there will be minor mistakes here and there, which will be corrected over time.

APPROACH: 35 minutes
From the parking, walk up a tar road (1) turn left at the top and follow this for 400m, it turns into a dirt track which goes up a hill. Take the right fork and follow this for 500m. Again take the right fork and down the hill, over the river and take the first turn left up next to the river. Follow the trails that lead up on the right side of the river. The boulder are just off the left side of the path 30m before it reaches the river.