Montagu Guide

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1. Montagu 732 routes in Crag

11 8 9 7 12 6 3 4 5 2 1 14 10

1 Legoland Area 2 Bosch Kloof‎ 3 Kalkoennes 4 The Fort 5 Keur Kloof 6 Cogman's Area 7 Riverside Crags 8 Bad Kloof 9 Donker Kloof 10 The Farm 11 Oorlogs Kloof 12 The Sanctuary 14 Guano Caves

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Seasonality

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.776406, 20.079195

summary

Montagu is recognised as one of the most outstanding climbing destinations in South Africa due to the quality and number of climbing routes available. Montagu’s rock walls offer a wide variety of climbing opportunities at every level from beginner to expert.

description

The charming town of Montagu is situated in the Klein Karoo (semi desert region) on the east side of the Langeberg mountain range 2 hours / 200km drive east of Cape Town. Montagu is well known for it’s hot mineral springs as well as climbing and mountain biking.

approach

rom Cape Town, get onto the N1 towards Paarl. You have the choice of taking the tunnel (toll is R26.00) or driving over the pass which is very scenic and recommendable in good weather. Once on the other side of the mountain (you’re now in Du Toits Kloof) keep on the N1 until you pass the Shell Ultra City. Turn right and follow the signs to Robertson and then through Ashton and then onto Montagu. Be aware of speed traps in the towns (60km zones) and sometimes in the kloof before Montagu

where to stay

There is accommodation in Montagu to suite any budget and style. There are two campsites in Montagu as well as many child & pet friendly self-catering holiday rentals, bed & breakfasts and hotels.

ethic

To avoid any further Altercations with land owners and incorrect equipment being used, the Montagu Mountain Committee (who are responsible for the Montagu Reserve) have asked for applications to be submitted before a new route is bolted.

Applications here: http://www.climbing.co.za/bolting-information/bolting-new-routes-montagu/

history

Once a sleepy little Karoo town where not much happened, the town has since transformed into a vibrant energetic holiday destination. Montagu’s hot springs were first documented in the late 1700′s. The hot spring water comes out at 43° C from a fissure estimated to be 3km deep and is unaffected by drought. In 1877, Thomas Bain built the Cogmans Kloof pass and the tunnel that trade began to develop the area. Between 1902 and 1985 the Brink Brother’s enterprises were of major significance to the town. Their activities included general dealers, bottling works, canning factory, dried fruit production and a department store. In 1936 Montagu was declared a health resort. This resulted in an influx of wealthy people purchasing holiday houses.

1.1. Legoland Area 50 routes in Area

1 2 3

1 Legoland 2 The Far Side 3 The Panel

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.814112, 20.090925

access issues

No permit required

1.1.1. Legoland 30 routes in Crag

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.813712, 20.091146

summary

Cool introduction to Montagu with easy access. Great way to squeeze a climb or 2 in when arriving/ leaving.

description

Fantastic beginner crag, with a few moderate routes to keep everyone happy. 2 minute walk from the carpark, grassy flat base, and safe bolting. This is as pleasant and accessible as cragging gets.

approach

2' walk on a road

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1		I Tink Not FA: Montagu Rock Adventures, 2000	12	Sport 6
2		I Bewieve So FA: Montagu Rock Adventures, 2000	16	Sport 15m, 7
3		★★ I Bewieve So Direct FA: J. Temple-Fobes, 2002	16	Sport 8
4		★★ The Rope Man FA: D. Knipe, 2003	17	Sport 18m, 9
5		★★ Dynamo Hum Climb the first 2 bolts of 'The Rope Man' then straight up. FA: Tony Lourens, Aug 2018	18	Sport 10
6		★ The Missing Link Climb the first 3 bolts of "The Rope Man" then switch to the bolts for "Hey, Come On", avoiding the roof on Hey, Come On. FA: Stuart Brown, 2003	17	Sport 7
7		★★ Hey, Come On Perma draw at anchor FA: Tony Lourens, 1993	19	Sport 7
8		★ Persistence of Time FA: D. Marshall, 2003	19	Sport 18m, 6
9		★★ Buongiorno Bambina FA: Tony Lourens, 1997	21	Sport 27m, 11
10		★★ Ciao Bella FA: Tony Lourens, 2014	19	Sport 28m, 11
11		★★ Buona Sera Signorina FA: Tony Lourens, 2010	20	Sport 25m, 11
12		★ Bolt Your Bitch FA: J. Terblanche, 1998	22	Sport 10m, 3
13		★ Slap and Tickle FA: J. Terblanche, 1998	21	Sport 3
14		★★ Crack Baby Set: S. Brown, 2001	18	Sport 8
15		★★ Eddy of Bovidence Short bouldery route, with fantastic compression moves up a slightly overhanging face. This route has a permanent draw at the anchors. Spoonerism of "Body of Evidence" FA: S. Bradshaw, 1993	24	Sport 12m, 4
16		★★ Lord at Begoland Climb the blank scoop on small holds to join Eddy. Cool moves and sustained climbing. Spoonerism of "Bored of Legoland" FA: O. de Waal, 2021	26	Sport 5
17		★★ Cheapskate Student FA: C. Bruton, 1998	24	Sport 4
18		★ Cleinous Hing Spoonerism of "Heinous Cling" FA: E. February, 1994	24	Sport 4
19		★ Baboons on the Roof FA: B. Whitehead, 2004	21	Sport 4
20		★★ La Befana FA: Tony Lourens, 6 Jan 2022	17	Sport 25m, 11
21		★ Caramel Roller Coaster FA: Stuart Brown, 2003	17	Sport 6
22		★★★ Chocolate Speedway FA: Guy Holwill, 1993	18	Sport 18m, 6
23		★ Buon Natale Amore FA: Tony Lourens, 25 Dec 2017	17	Sport 25m, 8
24		★ Life and Times of Mike Hunt FA: Guy Holwill, 1993	14	Sport 18m, 5
25		★ Not With New Brim FA: Guy Holwill, 1993	16	Sport 15m, 6
26		★ Oh My Goodness FA: Guy Holwill, 1993	18	Sport 15m, 4
27		★ Mild Thing This route has a permanent draw at the anchors. FA: Guy Holwill, 1993	15	Sport 15m, 5
28		★ Easy Does It Set: Tony Lourens, 1993 FA: B. Higgins, 1993	16	Sport 16m, 5
29		★ Sogni D'oro FA: Tony Lourens, Jan 2020	17	Sport 5
30		★ Pipe Dreams FA: N. Matthews, 1994	18	Sport 16m, 6

1.1.2. The Far Side 5 routes in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.814073, 20.088575

approach

Park at 'Legoland', cross the bridge and follow the track on the other side of the road

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★ The Pillar FA: 2019	17	Sport 8
2		★★ Jammit Till Your Eyes Bulge FA: A. Davies, 2006	23	Sport 15m, 8
3		★★ Cow Poetry FA: K. Donald, 1995	23	Sport 15m, 7
4		★★★ Route Number One FA: A. de Klerk, 1994	22	Sport 15m, 7
5		★★ Skinny Legs and All FA: P. Becker, 1995	23	Sport 15m, 6

1.1.3. The Panel 15 routes in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.814493, 20.093314

description

3 Crags above 'Legoland'

		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
The Panel
2		Project Closed Project Set: S. Koehorst		SportProject 6
3		★★ The Trip FA: S. Downing, 1996	25	Sport 7
4		★★ Cool Turkey FA: S. Downing, 1996	23	Sport 7
5		★★ Free Basing FA: S. Downing, 1996	20	Sport 6
6		★★ Mainline FA: S. Downing, 1996	22	Sport 7
7		★★ Crackhead FA: S. Downing, 1996	22	Sport 8
8		★ Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds FA: Elle, 2021	20	Sport 9
9		★ Sugarman FA: Elle, 2021	17	Sport 8
Like Lambs Wall
11		★★ Time Wool Tell FA: Elle, Nov 2021	17	Sport 5
12		★ Like Lambs FA: S. Downing, 1996	24	Sport 8
13		★ Baby Don’t Herd Me FA: Elle, Nov 2021	23	Sport 8
14		★ The Sheep of Things to Come FA: Elle, Nov 2021	21	Sport 7
Oros Wall
16		Maredsous FA: Marie-Ange Baudoin, Sep 2018	16	Sport 5
17		★★ Oros, Greek God of Orange Juice FA: O. Keet, 1996	20	Sport 5
18		Kool-Aid FA: Elle, Nov 2021	18	Sport 6
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1.2. Bosch Kloof‎ 64 routes in Crag

7 2 6 1 3 5 4

1 Bosch Crag 2 Ramset Crag 3 Forest Crag 4 Hilti Crag 5 Twin Fins 6 Skull Crag 7 The Matrix

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.813292, 20.099313

access issues

A permit is required. Permits available at: https://montaguclimbing.com/boschkloof/product/day-permit/

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1.2.1. Bosch Crag 13 routes in Crag

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.813175, 20.096580

description

High vertical wall with routes mainly in the moderate grades.

approach

20' min

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★ Any Given Sunday FA: Jeremy Samson, 2005	21	Sport 6
2		★ Best Forgotten Monday FA: Jeremy Samson, 2005	24	Sport 6
3		★ Just Another Roof Set: P. McCann FA: J. Fisher, 1992	20	Sport 7
4		★★★ Never Say Goodbye FA: J. Fisher, 1992	27	Sport 6
5		★★★ Latin Lessons Set: P. McCann FA: J. Fisher, 1992	21	Sport 10
6		★★★ Partners in Crime FA: S Maasch, 1992	24	Sport 10
7		★★★ Me or My Girl FA: S. Maasch, 1992	21	Sport 22m, 10
8		★★ Master of Puppets FA: S. Maasch, 1992	18	Sport 22m, 10
9		★★ Beg, Borrow or Steal Longer than 30m FA: Stuart Brown, 2004	23	Sport 19
10		★★ Something Nowhere FA: J Fisher, 1992	21	Sport 22m, 8
11		★★ Sanatorium FA: S Maasch, 1992	19	Sport 20m, 9
12		★★ Trille in die Bos FA: A. Davies, 1994	21	Sport 10
13		★★ Nice Boys Don't Play Rock 'n Roll Set: A. Davies FA: J. Fisher, 1992	24	Sport 6

1.2.2. Ramset Crag 19 routes in Crag

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.812389, 20.097997

summary

Experienced beginner crag

description

Good for summer am.

approach

25'

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★ Better Than Raw FA: D. Marshall, 2003	21	Sport 6
2		★★★ Pink Bubbles Go Ape FA: D. Marshall, 2001	22	Sport 10
3		★★★ Master of Rings longer than 30m FA: D. Marshall, 2001	21	Sport 14
4		★★ Time of the Oath FA: D. Marshall, 2001	20	Sport 10
5		Keepers of the Seven Keys FA: D. Marshall, 2001	19	Sport 8
6		★ Road to Isengard FA: Stuart Brown, 2005	18	Sport 8
7		★ Shot Down in Flames 10 Bolts 10 Bolts FA: Stuart Brown, 2003	17	Sport 40m, 2
8		★ Beating Around the Bush 10 Bolts 10 Bolts FA: C. Bester, 2003	16	Sport 40m, 2
9		Return of the Warlord FA: C. Bester, 2002	15	Sport 9
10		★ Second Wind 9 Bolts 10 Bolts FA: Stuart Brown, 2002	15	Sport 40m, 2
11		★ Pass Wind FA: Stuart Brown, 2002	17	Sport 8
12		★ Forever and One FA: D. Marshall, 2003	18	Sport 11
13		★★★ Hannah's Wine Tour FA: M. Rehm, 2002	20	Sport 10
14		★★ Mad Dogs in a Meat Shop FA: Stuart Brown, 2004	24	Sport 10
15		★ Your Turn To Break Free FA: D. Marshall, 2002	19	Sport 7
16		★★ Future World FA: D. Marshall, 2002	20	Sport 7
17		★★ Mission Motherland FA: D. Marshall, 2002	22	Sport 8
18		★ Steel Tormentor FA: D. Marshall, 2002	21	Sport 8
19		★ Kings Will Be Kings FA: D. Marshall, 2003	19	Sport 8

1.2.3. Forest Crag 8 routes in Crag

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.813523, 20.098820

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		HB Brett FA: D. Glass, 2000	13	Sport 4
2		With a Herring FA: D. Glass, 2000	16	Sport 10m, 4
3		★ Redwood FA: Paddy McCann, 2000	18	Sport 6
4		★★ Bateleur FA: Paddy McCann, 2000	21	Sport 7
5		★ Made Marian FA: B. Hochfeld, 2000	17	Sport 20m, 9
6		★★ Free Radical FA: Paddy McCann, 2000	18	Sport 11
7		★ Forest Gump Squeezed between Free Radical and Rapunzel. Western Cape Rock incorrectly switched Free Radical and Forest Gump FA: Stuart Brown, 2003	19	Sport 8
8		★ Rapunzel Set: Paddy McCann, 2000 FA: A. McCann, 2000	19	Sport 8

1.2.4. Hilti Crag 6 routes in Crag

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.814829, 20.097865

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★ The Fertiliser King FA: Clive Curson, 1995	21	Sport 5
2		★★★ Rockerfella Set: Paddy McCann, 1992 FA: Paddy McCann & A McCann, 1992	23	Sport 5
3		★★ Rastas FA: J Alexander, 1992	21	Sport 6
4		★★ Finger Fantasy FA: J Alexander, 1992	24	Sport 4
5		★★ Wonderlust FA: A Lainis & G Lainis, 1992	26	Sport 5
6		★★ Drill Thrill FA: J Smith, 2008	25	Sport 5

1.2.5. Twin Fins 3 routes in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.814406, 20.101136

description

Steep!

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★★ The Sisterhood FA: Paul Schlotfeldt, 2000	25	Sport 8
2		★★ Far Far Away FA: Paul Schlotfeldt, 2000	25	Sport 8
3		★★★ Another Lonely Day FA: T Versfeld, 2000	25	Sport 9

1.2.6. Skull Crag 8 routes in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.813006, 20.101905

description

Long routes, moderate grades, high quality.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★ L'Abraxas for Dummies FA: P. Becker, 2004	22	Sport 20m, 8
2		★★ Comrade Turtlehead FA: P. Becker, 2004	21	Sport 22m, 10
3		★★★ King Tut FA: M. Roberts, 2000	23	Sport 24m, 10
4		★★★ Big Sky FA: Paddy McCann, 2000	18	Sport 32m, 15
5		★★ Feliz FA: P. Becker, 2004	22	Sport 25m, 14
6		★★★ Old Style 21 FA: M. Roberts, 2000	21	Sport 26m, 13
7		★★★ Screech of the Bald Eagle More than 30m, use a 70m rope. Top anchors shared with Dem Bones FA: M. Roberts, 2000	22	Sport 13
8		★★★ Dem Bones More than 30m. Use a 70m rope or re-thread at the intermediate anchor. FA: Paddy McCann, 2000	22	Sport 17

1.2.7. The Matrix 7 routes in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.810944, 20.100406

description

Technically not part of Bosch Kloof. No permit required if you access from the other side.

1.3. Kalkoennes 13 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.802868, 20.090987

access issues

Access sensitive. Permission required! Kalkoennes is privately owned by the Basson family, and although the Bassons are climber friendly and have allowed the crags to be developed, the venue does have accommodation that is hired out to the public for recreational purposes. While the accommodation is inhabited, no one else is allowed access to the property. So basically climbing is only permitted if there is no one occupying the house, or if you and your group hire it, then you will have exclusive use of the whole area. For more information, permission for day visits to climb at Kalkoennes, and/or to hire the accommodation, contact Peter Basson on 082 331 4135

Do not in any way attempt to access the cliff from the adjacent farm as the farmer does not want any climbers on his land and we would like to keep a good relationship with landowners, even those who do not want climbers accessing cliffs through their land.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
Tower Sector
2		★★ The Crèche FA: Jaco van Rensburg, 2019	15	Sport 12
3		★★ Verkeerde Veer FA: Sakkie van Rensburg, 2018	17	Sport 16
4		★★★ Just Wing It FA: Sarel van Rensburg (jnr), 2018	21	Sport 15
5		★ Gobbler's Feast FA: Sakkie van Rensburg, 2019	22	Sport 7
Broeikas Sector
7		★ Die Broeikas FA: Sakkie van Rensburg, 2019	16	Sport 8
8		★★★ Gereeld vir Kers Ete FA: Sakkie van Rensburg, 2019	18	Sport 11
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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
Turkey Breath Wall
10		Project 1 Project - I assume its closed (not sure)		SportProject
11		Project 2 Project - I assume its closed (not sure)		SportProject
12		Project 3 Project - I assume its closed (not sure)		SportProject
13		★★ Lonesome Electric Turkey 14B + C 12B + C FA: Tony Lourens, Jan 2021	17	Sport 45m, 2, 14
14		★ Zampa di Tacchino 12B + C 13B + C FA: J. Munk & Tony Lourens, Mar 2022	19	Sport 47m, 2
15		★★ Turkeys in Tentacle Regalia 13B + C 11B + C FA: W. Koen & Tony Lourens, Jul 2022	20	Sport 46m, 2
Fried Slab Sector
17		★★★ Fried on a Slab Warning: Route is 36m. There are halfway lower-offs. 70 or 80m rope will work. FA: Sakkie van Rensburg, 2018	21	Sport 36m, 17

1.4. The Fort 12 routes in Crag

2 1

1 Wall of Confusion 2 The Lagoon

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.802675, 20.095019

description

Near the tunnel

access issues

No access issues

1.4.1. Wall of Confusion 11 routes in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.803728, 20.095192

description

Robertson side.

		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
Syndrome Sector
2		Dupuytren’s Contracture Syndrome Topo and Info FA: Clinton Martinengo, 24 Apr 2022	{FR} 7c/c+	Sport
3		Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Topo and Info Set: Jeremy Samson, 2000 FA: Clinton Martinengo, 2015	{FR} 7c/c+	Sport
Anarchy Sector
5		Schizophrenia FA: Elle, Jun 2022	23/24	Sport 10
6		★ Chaos FA: Clive Curson, 1996	21	Sport 8
7		WoC My Way FA: Elle, Jun 2022	22	Sport 8
8		★ Almost Anarchy FA: Clive Curson, 1996	19	Sport 8
9		★ Decepticon FA: Elle, 2022	19	Sport 6
10		★★ Zoë Kravitz FA: Elle, 2022	23	Sport 7
11		★★ Noodle Swimming FA: Elle FA: Jul 2022	23	Sport 7
12		★★ Infinite Improbability Drive FA: Elle FA: Jul 2022	23	Sport 7
13		Dr. Strange Photo FA: Elle, 2022	23	Sport 6
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1.4.2. The Lagoon 1 route in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.802108, 20.094935

description

Montagu side.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★★ The Boer and Brit No anchor, walk off the top. Longer than 30 meters. FA: J Lawson, 2008	22	Sport 50m, 9

1.5. Keur Kloof 89 routes in Crag

10 1 2 3 6 5 4 8 7 9

1 Roadside 2 The Shooting Gallery 3 Jamaica 4 The Rose Bowl 5 The Lineup 6 Joe's Garage 7 The Vision 8 Heaven 9 Better World 10 Stop n Go Wall

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.812403, 20.112001

summary

A fairly wild kloof that doesn't get the traffic it deserves, probably due to the hike ins required to get to the crags (compared to say Bad Kloof).

description

Great variety of crags catering to all sorts of styles with a few multipitch (double pitch) climbs thrown in for good measure.

access issues

No access issues

approach

There is one main path in the kloof, with various vague to non-existent trails breaking off to the various venues.

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1.5.1. Roadside 14 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.804027, 20.101892

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
Left Sector
2		★★ Sit Hom in Derde en Floor Hom FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, Jan 2022	18	Sport 6
3		★★ Road to Hell FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, Jan 2022	19	Sport 6
4		★★ Road to Hell Variation Start on the right of Road to Hell and climb	18	Sport
5		★★ Layby Boogie FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, Jan 2022	16	Sport
6		★ Roadrunner FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, Jan 2022	17	Sport
Middle Sector
8		Ticket to Ride FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, Jan 2022	16	Sport 5
9		★★ Auto Stop FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, Jan 2022	16	Sport 5
10		★ Long and Winding Road FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, Jan 2022	19	Sport 5
11		★ Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, Jan 2022	17	Sport 4
12		★ The Passenger FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, Jan 2022	18	Sport 4
13		★★ Highway Star FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, Jan 2022	19	Sport 4
Right Sector
15		★★ Vespa FA: G. Jacobs, Aug 2022	23	Sport 3
16		★ No Parking FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, Jan 2022	18	Sport 4
17		★ On the Road Again FA: E. February & Tony Lourens, May 2022	19	Sport 4

1.5.2. The Shooting Gallery 5 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.807186, 20.107257

summary

As you enter Keurkloof you will notice some tall faces high up on the left hand side of the kloof. This is the Shooting Gallery, the only walls in the kloof to receive morning shade.

description

Host to a few routes, including a mega-long open project requiring a 80m rope. Take a 70m rope for the epic line "Ricochet" (a must do 26 when visiting Montagu). The warm up 22 "Sniper" requires one to do an exposed scramble to get up to the start of the route (in a chimney with a chockstone).

access issues

No access issues

approach

Follow the main path into the kloof. Once out of the black wattle grove, continue on the path until just before it dips into the dry river bed. Look out to the left for a cairn. Weave your way between the bushes and onto the slope that leads up to the Shooting Gallery. If you are lucky you will pass a few more cairns on the way up the steep slope. About a third of the way up slope you will cross a dry riverbed. Continue aiming up the slope towards the gallery. Roughly 30~40mins of hiking.

		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★★ Ricochet More than 30m. Use a 70m rope. FA: S. Maasch, 1993	26	Sport 35m, 14
2		★★ Trigger Happy FA: J. Smith, 2008	25	Sport 11
3		Project (Open)		SportProject 30m
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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
4		★★★ Stephan's Big Shotgun FA: Stefan Glowacz, 1994	27	Sport 10
5		★★ Sniper FA: Malcolm Gowans, 1993	22	Sport 12m, 7

1.5.3. Jamaica 4 routes in Sector

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.809800, 20.104469

1.5.4. The Rose Bowl 4 routes in Sector

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.812618, 20.104850

1.5.5. The Lineup 7 routes in Sector

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.812253, 20.105954

description

Host to a few short, but quality lines. A relatively short walk in of about 20mins. Go on a overcast or cool day as this wall gets hammered by the sun for most of the day.

approach

Follow the main path into the kloof, through the black wattle grove and into a clearing, crossing the river at one point. After about 10mins of hiking (from the car) look out for cairns leading up the slope on your right hand side (in the direction of Rosebowl). Follow the cairns up the bushy slope, crossing a dry riverbed at one point. You will see the crag quite some way below and left of Rosebowl. (Approximately 20min hike from where you park).

There isn't a very clear path to the crag, so just pick a good line between bushes.

1.5.6. Joe's Garage 12 routes in Sector

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.812073, 20.107636

1.5.7. The Vision 27 routes in Crag

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.815136, 20.110497

summary

A lovely panel of rock broken up by a few overhangs. Long face climbs on vertical to slightly overhanging rock. Crimps and jugs.

description

Long routes in a great setting.

access issues

No access issues.

approach

Follow the main path into the kloof as if walking to Heaven crag. After about 20mins of walking you will come to a clearing with a low concrete structure to your left and Vision kloof to your right. Look out for a cairn on your right in this area and follow a vague path that eventually follows a waterpipe up the kloof.

Keep following cairns (~10mins) to the base of the wall where you will have to scramble up to an exposed ledge for the majority of routes. Most lines have a bolt at the base to make the belayer secure.