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8km in Rondebosch
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8km in Rondebosch

Length5 mi
Elev. Gain223 ft
Est. Steps11000
Road
Created by Ricky

8km in Rondebosch Introduction

8km in Rondebosch is a 5 mile (11,000-step) route located near Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. This route has an elevation gain of about 223 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Attractions Near 8km in Rondebosch

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Groote Schuur

Tourist Attraction
Groote Schuur ([ɣroːtə sxyːr], Dutch for "big shed") is an estate in Cape Town, South Africa. In 1657, the estate was owned by the Dutch East India Company which used it partly as a granary. Later, the farm and farmhouse was sold into private hands. Groote Schuur was later acquired by William De Smidt, and remained in the family's possession until it was sold by Abraham De Smidt, Surveyor General of the Cape Colony, in 1878, and was bought by Hester Anna van der Byl of the prominent Van Der Byl / Coetsee family.

Rondebosch Park

Park
Rondebosch Park is a park in Rondebosch, Cape Town, in South Africa. It is situated on the corner of Campground Road and Sandown Road. The park is laid out with avenues of trees, and is used for regular craft markets and a Potter's Market held twice a year.

Newlands Cricket Ground

Place
Newlands Cricket Ground (known as PPC Newlands for sponsorship reasons) in Cape Town is a South African cricket ground. It is the home of the Cape Cobras, who play in the Sunfoil Series, Momentum 1 Day Cup and RamSlam Pro20 competitions. It is also a venue for Test matches, ODIs and T20Is. Newlands is regarded as one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world, being overlooked by Table Mountain and Devil's Peak.

Diocesan College

School
The Diocesan College, or Bishops as it is more commonly known, is an independent day and boarding all-boys school situated in the suburb of Rondebosch in Cape Town, South Africa. The school was established on 8 January 1849 by Robert Gray, Bishop of Cape Town .

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

Place
The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) is the custodian of the quality of medical care in South Africa. It is unique in the world in that its 27 constituent Colleges represent all the disciplines of medicine and dentistry. One route to specialisation in South Africa, is via a Fellowship conferred by the College.

Rondebosch Fountain

Building
Rondebosch Fountain was an ornamental Victorian drinking trough for horses, built in 1891, and stood on a traffic island on the intersection between Belmont Road and Main Road in the centre of Rondebosch in Cape Town, South Africa. It was declared a National Monument on 10 April 1964. The people who frequented the area dearly miss this beloved landmark.

Rondebosch

Building
Rondebosch is one of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. It is primarily a residential suburb, with shopping and business districts as well as the main campus of the University of Cape Town.

Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School

School
Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School is a state primary school in Rondebosch, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. It was detached from Rondebosch Boys' High School and established as a separate school in 1929.

Westerford High School

School
Westerford High School is a public co-educational high school in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.It has a campus in Rondebosch where the main school buildings are located and a secondary campus in Newlands used for sport. The school is located close to the Newlands Rugby Ground and Table Mountain.

Rondebosch railway station

Building
Rondebosch railway station is a Metrorail station on the Southern Line, serving the suburb of Rondebosch in Cape Town.The station has two side platforms and two tracks; the station building is at ground level on the eastern side of the tracks. The station is also served by Golden Arrow Bus Services.
Last updated: Jan 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

5 mi

Elev. Gain

223 ft

Est. Steps

11000
Created by
Ricky
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