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Rocklands, South Africa

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Rocklands
Map showing the location of Rocklands
Map showing the location of Rocklands
Rocklands Location in South Africa
LocationWest Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
Nearest cityClanwilliam, Western Cape
RangeCederberg mountains
Coordinates32°08′59″S 19°01′46″E / 32.149695°S 19.029504°E / -32.149695; 19.029504
Climbing typeBouldering, Sport and Trad
Grades3 - 8C+
Rock typeSandstone
SeasonAutumn, Winter, Spring
Elevation200m - 1000m
Classic climbsRubik's Cube,

The Arête/ First Impressions, Orange Plasma, Ceder Rouge,

Cattle Rustler,
Climber on Tea Time 7C+ (V10)

Rocklands is a popular bouldering destination in South Africa. It is located under 200km from Cape Town, on the edge of the Cederberg Mountains.[1]

The area is known for its abundance of bright-orange sandstone boulders. Boulderers have frequented Rocklands since 1996, when Todd Skinner, Fred Nicole, and others began documenting bouldering routes in the area.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "DESTINATION GUIDE: Rocklands, South Africa". www.ukclimbing.com. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  2. ^ "A Community of Rock Climbers Is What I'm Craving After Quarantine". Bloomberg.com. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2020.