Silvermine Trail
The Silvermine trail is located within the fynbos peaks topping out above the south-eastern slopes of Table Mountain. It offers gorgeous views over the whole of the South Peninsula, from Muizenberg and past the distant Cape Point to Hout Bay.
There are various route options that will keep you busy for anything up to 3 hours, with potential distances varying from a short 5 km loop to over 20 km.
Opt for a thumping and technical workout by starting from the entrance gate to Silvermine Reserve (Northern Section). Keep to the left of Silvermine River, following the River Trail up to the dam and then keep right. (The return River Trail would be a good start for beginners).
Singletrack forks right from the dual-track concrete ascent, meandering to Elephants Eye Cave before dog-legging left and up to Silvermine Peak. Stunning rock-hopping and fynbos coursing drops you down onto the Noordhoek side, and then you can double back to the start either via the River Trail boardwalk or the loop above the Ou Wapad.
Land Sailing
The laid-back seaside town of Muizenberg marks the beginning of a vast white, sandy beach stretching all the way to Gordon’s Bay; a distance of more than 40 km and curving in a crescent along the False Bay shoreline. Here you can enjoy an extreme sailing experience without getting a wet bum!
This is truly an extreme sport for all, regardless of your age, gender or ability. When the South-Easter blows, it hits this beach at a 90° angle, making it a smooth and very long run from the lifeguard station towards the Strand side. Wait for low tide and let her rip; with plenty of wind, you can fit a 2-3 m sail and still get up to speed in a flash.
Sailing eastwards (away from Muizenberg) means you leave ample space for kiteboarders and walkers. Karts are for hire from Blokart Heaven at the Sunrise Car Park, near Muizenberg. With a little bit of tuition, you'll soon be sailing like a pro.
St. James Walkway
If you don’t feel like swimming, take the excellent walk from Muizenberg to St. James along the specially constructed sea-front walkway. Built from public funds and private donations, this is a lovely promenade along the shoreline, mere meters above the frothing sea.
St. James Tidal Pool
From this walkway, it’s common to see seals basking on the rocks, and you are bound to meet some interesting locals lounging on the memorial benches that dot the 1.5 km walk. At the other end of the Promenade, you will find the pretty resort town of St. James. The beach at St. James has its own short row of Victorian bathing boxes and a popular tidal pool.