TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2026 - NEWLAND FOREST, WOODCUTTERS, CONTOUR
Lorraine Nevin
Hi Trailers
This coming Saturday we’ll spend some cool, shady time in Newlands Forest. (Thank you to Margaret for the route!)
https://www.strava.com/routes/3182324125318197066 (
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for Strava route)
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/245627457 (
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for Garmin route)
Starting from UCT parking, we jog down to the Newlands car park, past the VWS base, then head straight up through Littlewort, heading up to Woodcutters, then the cycle track taking a right up to the Contour Path. Turning right on the Contour Path running all the way to the turnstile below Kings Blockhouse, from there we sprint down the jeep tracks back to The Forest Parking
Rendezvous and start time
Meet at UCT Parking just after 6.00 for a 6.15AM start. (Sunrise is 6:28).
Terrain & Distance
The route is single track, a few stairs and jeep track with lots of lovely runnable sections.
The planned route is around 14.65km, additional distance may be added depending on the pace group leader. The Relaxed group may take a short cut back,, omitting the blockhouse section.
What to bring
Water, whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home and come prepared..
Note:
- TMT does not allow dogs on its runs.
- Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe
Lorraine
0725750914
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Warning: Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running. It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.
Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed. To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.
By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that:
1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety.
2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and
3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.