Llandudno Ravine Hike
Llandudno Ravine Hike Table Mountain: Secluded Trails & Epic Views
Seeking a unique Table Mountain experience away from the crowds? The Llandudno Ravine Hike offers a delightful ascent up the range’s southernmost tip, leading to some of the mountain’s most spectacular and secluded viewpoints. Perfect for avid hikers, this route promises solitude, stunning nature, and a fresh perspective on the iconic tabletop. Book Now.
Discover the Secluded Llandudno Ravine Hike
The Llandudno Ravine Hike presents a truly enchanting journey up the southernmost reaches of the Table Mountain range. This route is a hidden gem, providing abundant solitude and ample opportunities to connect intimately with nature. Unlike more central routes, it doesn’t directly reach the famous tabletop summit of Table Mountain, but instead offers distant, magnificent views of the tabletop itself, alongside superb, unique angles onto the entire mountain.
Ideal for discerning hikers who have already experienced a route up the “Table,” Llandudno Ravine offers a perfect second hike to explore further off-the-beaten-track and discover different, awe-inspiring vistas. Please note that this route terminates distant from the Upper Cable Station, meaning a compulsory hike-down is part of the adventure.
Llandudno Ravine Hike Difficulty: A Rewarding Challenge
The Llandudno Ravine Hike involves moderate scrambling and mild exposure to heights. The trail is well-defined but uneven for much of the way. Hikers with knee issues or impaired balance might find the compulsory hike-down section particularly challenging. To aid in the more technical sections, two scrambles are fitted with climbing aids (steel staples), enhancing safety and navigability.
Scenery on the Llandudno Ravine Hike: Unrivalled Panoramas
Prepare to be captivated! The Llandudno Ravine route offers an incredible diversity of views and scenery, with grandeur at every turn. Reaching Llandudno Peak and Judas Peak at the top of the route, you’ll be rewarded with some of the absolute best views Table Mountain has to offer, stretching far beyond the popular summit viewpoints. The initial section of the trail provides sweeping overlooks of the picturesque Hout Bay Valley. For the remainder of the way, you’ll be treated to continuous, expansive sea views that are simply breathtaking. In winter, you might even spot beautiful waterfalls along the route.
Llandudno Ravine Hike Information
- Grade: A+ (Moderate with some scrambling, with B and C options for more challenge)
- Duration: 4.5 hours (up and down, approximate total)
- Distance: 4.8 km / 3 miles (up and down, approximate total)
- Elevation Gain: 550 meters / 1800 feet
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Information & Prices
- Grade: A+ (with B and C options)
- Duration: 4.5 hours (up and down)
- Distance: 4.8 km / 3 miles (up and down)
- Elevation gain: 550 meters / 1800 feet
- Cost: R2100 per person
Pros of the Llandudno Ravine Hike
- Sensational and unique panoramic views that rival any on the mountain.
- Abundance of nature: peace, quiet, and solitude, a perfect escape from crowds.
- Offers a genuine sense of adventure with its scrambling sections.
- Features striking scenery and dramatic rock formations.
- More challenging options are available for adventurous hikers seeking an extra thrill.
Cons of the Llandudno Ravine Hike
- Requires a compulsory hike-down, as there’s no cable car option from this point.
- Does not directly reach the famous tabletop summit of Table Mountain.
Main Attractions on the Llandudno Ravine Hike
- The panoramic views from Llandudno Peak.
- The incredible vistas from Judas Peak.
- Exploring the intriguing Judas Cave.
- Beautiful waterfalls to be seen during the winter months.
- Pristine nature offering a sense of unspoiled wilderness.
Who Should Consider the Llandudno Ravine Hike?
The Llandudno Ravine hike is ideally suited for:
- Nature lovers seeking tranquility and unspoiled landscapes.
- Hikers wanting to do a second Table Mountain hike to explore new areas.
- Discerning hikers looking for an immersive, off-the-beaten-path experience.
- Hikers averse to crowds who desire solitude on the trails.
Who Should Avoid the Llandudno Ravine Hike?
This route may not be the best choice for:
- Peak-baggers who prioritize reaching the Table Mountain summit.
- “Bucket-list” hikers whose primary goal is the most famous summit ascent.
- Hikers with little affinity for nature and prefer purely scenic overlooks.
How Fit Should You Be to Enjoy the Llandudno Ravine Route?
An average fitness level is generally recommended for the Llandudno Ravine hike. As with all Table Mountain routes, the less physical fitness you bring to the hike, the more determination, motivation, and grit you will need to comfortably complete both the ascent and the compulsory descent.
We also offer other hikes on Table Mountain such as India Venster, Platteklip Gorge and Skeleton Gorge, to name a few. Take a look at the other routes we offer here.