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What's actually worth doing in Hout Bay

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The Sentinel rising steeply out of the sea at the mouth of Hout Bay, photographed from the water.

The Sentinel

The blunt peak guarding the harbour mouth. A short, steep, exposed climb for a view straight down onto the bay.

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hike· 3 hrs· Free
Hangberg on the western side of Hout Bay, with the mountain slopes the Karbonkelberg routes climb rising behind it.

Karbonkelberg Traverse

A long, serious mountain traverse above Hangberg towards Llandudno. Big country, big consequences.

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hike· 6 hrs· Free
The Hout Bay valley seen from the Little Lion's Head path, low sun across the ridges.

Little Lion's Head

A steep, direct climb above Llandudno for one of the best sunset views on the Atlantic seaboard.

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hike· 2.5 hrs· Free