{"id":1839,"date":"2022-04-09T19:48:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T19:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/?p=1839"},"modified":"2023-10-18T15:06:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:06:33","slug":"newlands-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/adventures\/newlands-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Newlands Forest | Exploring Cape Town\u2019s greenest spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1839\" class=\"elementor elementor-1839\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-664f0108 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"664f0108\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2cfac375\" data-id=\"2cfac375\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-128adb5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"128adb5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Newlands Forest is one of the most beautiful green spaces in Cape Town &#8211; and the most central, too. It\u2019s a lovely forest with various marked trails, and a great deal more unmarked ones branching off from the main routes. You could spend months exploring all the different trails. Many do!<\/p><p>A visit to Newlands Forest is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/tips\/cheap-things-to-do-in-cape-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best cheap things to do in Cape Town<\/a>. You\u2019ll be immersed in nature, surrounded by the sounds of the forest. And you can make a day of it with friends, bringing a picnic or some art supplies.<\/p><p>Finally, Newlands Forest is the starting point of multiple hiking trails up <a href=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/info\/table-mountain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Table Mountain<\/a>, if you\u2019re up for a challenge!<\/p><h2>Quick info on visiting Newlands Forest<\/h2><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1845\" src=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/relaxing-in-Newlands-Forest3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/relaxing-in-Newlands-Forest3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/relaxing-in-Newlands-Forest3-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/relaxing-in-Newlands-Forest3-768x521.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p><p><b>Starting point:<\/b> Newlands Forest Car Park<\/p><p><b>Cost: <\/b><strong><em>Free<\/em> <\/strong>| Parking costs R25, but there are quite a lot of nearby parking spaces, too<\/p><p><b>Pet friendly: <\/b>Yes! It\u2019s a fantastic place to walk your dog; they can roam off-leash once you\u2019ve reached the top of the tar road<\/p><p><b>Safety:<\/b> Good, while the sun is up &#8211; if you want to watch the sunset, go in a group; if you want to explore solo, it\u2019s best to do it over the weekend during peak hours<\/p><p><b>Open: <\/b>Always<\/p><p><b>Braai and picnic facilities:<\/b> Yes<\/p><p><b>Toilets: <\/b>Yes<\/p><h3>What to bring<\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Sunblock and a hat<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Solid walking\/running shoes<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">A charged cellphone<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Water bottle<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">A camera if you have one<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Cash if you want to park<\/li><\/ul><h2>Newlands flora<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/newlands-mushrooms1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/newlands-mushrooms1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/newlands-mushrooms1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/newlands-mushrooms1-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/adventures\/newlands-cape-town\/\">neighbourhood of Newlands<\/a> sits at the transition zone between Granite Fynbos and Peninsula Shale Fynbos. It\u2019s also historically home to an indigenous forest. It was largely cleared of its indigenous plant life in the 1800s and replanted with commercial pine and gum.<\/p><p>Indigenous plant life has returned to diversify the forest vegetation once again &#8211; although you\u2019ll still find plenty of pines. The City Parks Nursery, which is located within the forest boundary, is also growing and replanting indigenous flora to further rehabilitate the original greenery of the forest, so unique to the area.<\/p><h2>Hiking trails in Newlands Forest<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hiking-trails-in-newlands-12.jpg\" alt=\"hiking trails in newlands\" width=\"800\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hiking-trails-in-newlands-12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hiking-trails-in-newlands-12-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hiking-trails-in-newlands-12-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>One of the best things about Newlands is how difficult it is to get lost &#8211; the mountain is above you, the street below. So you can dart onto little paths, walk along the riverbed, rock-hopping, or stick to the main trails. Any way you choose, you\u2019ll know that heading away from the mountain takes you out of the forest.<\/p><p>Newlands Forest is a great way to reach some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/tips\/hiking-trails-cape-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best hiking trails<\/a> on Table Mountain &#8211; just follow the markers and move upwards.<\/p><p>But, if you prefer to stick to marked trails, these are some of the best!<\/p><h3>Contour Path<\/h3><p>The Newlands Contour Path is a beautiful, moderate route with fantastic views. It\u2019s dog and child-friendly, with a wooden boardwalk over the more difficult terrain. The carousel picnic area, located on the contour path, is a fantastic spot to stop.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll reach the Contour Path by following Newlands Ravine trail upwards &#8211; which is tiring, but well worth it! And if you turn right on reaching the Contour Path, you\u2019ll eventually reach Rhodes Memorial, a very popular stop with fantastic city views.<\/p><h3>Short Circuit<\/h3><p>This moderate route takes you through all the best Newlands has to offer &#8211; specifically, the trail shifts from wide gravel road to shaded forest path, with rocks, roots, clay-soil, and pine needles underfoot. You\u2019ll have views of the city, and the plant life around you shifts too, from pine to indigenous forest and then again to fynbos. A beautiful route!<\/p><h3>Other trails to look out for<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re looking for smaller, less popular (and very beautiful) routes, these are some to look out for!<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Fernwood trail<\/strong><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Woodcutters trail<\/strong><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Littlewort trail<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walking-over-a-pipe2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walking-over-a-pipe2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walking-over-a-pipe2-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/walking-over-a-pipe2-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><h2>Trail running in Newlands<\/h2><p>Newlands Forest trails are fantastic for running &#8211; if you\u2019re an inexperienced trail runner, it\u2019s best to stick to the larger trails, as the roots and rocks on the smaller paths are real ankle twisters.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re keen to run with a group, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tuesdaytrails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuesday Trails<\/a> &#8211; they\u2019re a bunch of runners who get together once a week (on Tuesday afternoons), and run in four different fitness\/skill groups.<\/p><p>Newlands Forest also has some of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/local-knowledge\/mountain-bike-trails-cape-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mountain biking routes in Cape Town<\/a>!<\/p><h2>Spaces to relax<\/h2><p>Visiting on a beautiful weekend day, you\u2019ll find people scattered all over the forest, sitting solo by the river, chatting among friends on logs and pipes and mossy rocks. The forest has so many trails and spots, you\u2019re sure to find a place to relax even on the busiest day.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re looking to braai at Newlands, you\u2019ll find a designated braai area near the park entrance. You need to bring your own grill and wood &#8211; a braai space and seating is provided. A fantastic spot to spend the day with family or friends! Do note, though, that while dogs are welcome in Newlands Forest, they aren\u2019t allowed in the braai area.<\/p><h2>Explore Newlands Forest<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1842 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/eating-a-pomegranate-at-Newlands-Forest2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/eating-a-pomegranate-at-Newlands-Forest2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/eating-a-pomegranate-at-Newlands-Forest2-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/eating-a-pomegranate-at-Newlands-Forest2-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>Now you have everything you need to know about the stunning Newlands Forest. It\u2019s really a fantastic place to spend an afternoon, whether you\u2019re looking for a little exercise, a <i>lot <\/i>of exercise, or a relaxed, nature-immersed time!<\/p><p>The closer attention you pay to your Forest surroundings, the more you\u2019ll love them. Peek under fallen trees to find mushrooms, watch the gurgling river flow, listen to the birdsong high among the trees, and admire the rich red clay soil. It\u2019s a place that inspires and invigorates, and one I\u2019d highly recommend to anyone considering a visit.<\/p><p>And if you\u2019re interested in exploring Cape Town\u2019s natural wonders, check out our posts on <a href=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/adventures\/silvermine-nature-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silvermine Nature Reserve<\/a> and the slightly-out-of-town <a href=\"https:\/\/wandercapetown.com\/adventures\/cape-point-nature-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape Point Nature Reserve<\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newlands Forest is one of the most beautiful green spaces in Cape Town &#8211; and the most central, too. It\u2019s a lovely forest with various marked trails, and a great deal more unmarked ones branching off from the main routes. 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