A tranquil, shaded and dense forest, ideal for adventurous walks with ones dogs.

Lovely forest, with a few trails that are easy to moderate. Highlight for me was the sounds of the flowing river and the huge trees.

Lovely space for a family hike. Or just a place to get peace and quiet. A sense of serenity and freedom

Absolutely beautiful, peaceful and serene. Long trails, lots of options and detours to explore. There are some small waterfalls and streams along the way. You can take your dogs, there aware public toilets and there is parking at the base.

Amazing being in that space and always wanting to go back. Cant wait for my next visit😁

Wonderful experience, great hike

Fairies, Ferns and Forrest, what more does one need to refresh the soul. Book a rejuvenating tour now.

CalmTranquilPeacefulCan get very busy, time selection important

Great trails and beautiful views

A beautiful forest with several trails. Its dog friendly but you must have a permit otherwise you at risk of getting fined when the wardens do checks. Several little streams after the rains. Wear good walking shoes as shine of the paths are rocky and slippery. The forest provides lovely tree shade but there are parts that are open. Take water, hat and dont forget sunscreen.

It is nice place to go, safe to take walk, waterfall, fresh air, old truck of the tree, such as hardpear , easy to see all kind of the lucid ganoderma

Great for newbie hikers

I love this place its an amazing hike and I love that it has different paths and beautiful scenery and that you can walk your doggy child 🥰🥰 take breath taking pictures at the dam and waterfall.

I am a mountain man. Family loves this place. Lots of dogs to see on the trail. Rivers a few km. All paths leads back down to parking area

Lovely place to go for a walk. Very peaceful.

Love going to Newlands forest, perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon

Beautiful trail, very clean, most amazing views. Gets very busy around 9am so Id advise an early start and a nice big group of people. It is dog friendly too

Safe and loads of tree cover. Early morning parking not nice but go later and its fine. Dont litter or you will be in trouble with the walkers. Use bins. Getting to the parking is tricky and dangerous because its high speed to a sudden low speed... Be careful.

Wonderful,, peaceful and tranquil walk

Beautiful early in the morning. Lovely place to see the sun rise.

So calming peaceful whell maintained pathways and many places there explore you wil never get board

Lovely in shaded nature. Quite and wholesome. The contour path follows the curves of Table Mountain all the way from Tafelberg Road past the cable car station to Constantia Nek. You can take your dog along, on a leash untill (+- 5 minutes from parking area) high ground and then they can roam free. Pick up #2 is the rule.The Newlands Forest section is particularly well maintained with its wooden boardwalks and elevated picnic area amongst the trees. (The hiking trail not to be confused with the Newlands Forest picnic area which is a different public area next to the Newlands Forest Hiking trail parking area) Dogs enjoy splashing in the stream running through the woods and they may drink their fill from the stream.SANPARK fire fighters operate from the close by Heliport. Basic ablution facilities available.TAKE NOTE: Occasional fairy sightings 🤪🧚🏻‍♀There are countless hiking trails to explore. A very good and solid golden rule, NEVER go it alone.😊

Lovely and tranquil, lovely walk and flowing water in the streams

Newlands forest is an absolutely amazing place for hiking. Whether youre a beginner or looking a slight challenge, there is a trail for you.The forest is situated on Table Mountain and is covered with numerous beautiful plant life. It is a perfect place for shady hikes with the family and a lovely refreshing burst of nature.

Good hiking trails and pet friendly

A beautiful trail that takes you all the way to Kirstenbosch.

Such an awesome easily accessible area to walk in. Dog friendly as long as you clean up after them. The trails are not all clearly marked but its pretty hard to get lost. Lots of rivers when its rained and its very well shared from the sun.

This is such a lovely hiking trail, in that, its easy to do and the views are out Of this world. But most of all, the coolness of the forest is refreshing.

A gem of Southern suburbs, the mountain trails offer variety. Great views and natural beauty, probably the best for standard hikes and walks in table mountain, dam nearby for swimming, advanced walks can also start from here

Fun trail, very dog friendly

Mug and water with lovely streams flowing! Had an amazing night hike with some team members.

Lovely walk, beutiful surroundings

Always nice.

Nice and cool place to explore and make up game to play on the route

Refreshing. Really a Great place to reboot...reflect and just escape the city

This is a stone throw from Cape Town but the forest is so beautiful that you feel like you are not near the city or the suburbs.

Great place for a hike.

Serene, relaxing and engulfed by nature

Beautiful scenery and fresh air. Lots of dog poop so better watch out for landmines.

Tranquillity at its best

Beautiful walk. Great walking paths for young & old

A easy hike for first timers, you can do this hike during they day as there is a bit of tree cover.

Many people have recommended this hiking trail but do they have picnic spots apart from the braai areas? My family and I are planning to go this weekend

Restful and relaxing.

Dog friendly. Beautiful. Enough trails to avoid the crowds

Great place to Hike the views ate fantastic.

Beautiful scenery, well laid out paths, lots of different trail options

Hike Expedition Photo Shoot 🇿🇦🌍

This used to be a great spot for family day out, to let the kids go play in the river, but now if you go walk there I would suggest walking in groups of 4+ as higher up in the forest the criminals like to rob/attack you (they seem to have moved lower down in the past few months) Still a great place to escape into nature though as its so beautiful there still.

A different kinda world. Love it

Great walks for all levels of fitness.

Amazing experience

Very nice forest for that romantic outing, a hike or just a run,If you are a dog person then bring your mans best Friend theyd enjoy so will you

Majestic forest

One of my favourite places in the world.

Best hiking trails all year round

A wonderful peaceful walk. There is so much to take in. The beautiful fauna and flora accompanied with fresh air and scenery. The paths are well sign posted for cyclists or walkers and the various levels of fitness. I can see why this is a popular outing for families or nature enthusiasts

Great place to take walks while breathing in fresh air

Lovely experience

Good for exploring and working out. Plenty of spots for picnics and taking nice shots. Variety of flora.

There is tar and gravel paths it is dog friendly there is is also a stream now running strong as we had rains. Just the tranquility of the forest a nice walk and way of destressing

Shady walks

Great place to walk, run or take the dog.

Tranquil, safe and picturesque. There are also multiple paths to explore. Its also dog friendly but you need a My Activity Permit and please pick up after your dogs.

Perfect for birding and dog walking. The park does tend to get busy and full so its advisable to rather wake up early. Many routes to choose from. Bathrooms are at the start of the trails on the left hand side. No shops around so bring snacks and water.

I never get tired of Newlands forest. Accessibility, beauty, peace, shade, water, views, wind shelter... This place literally has it all.Appropriate for young and old, fit or flabby, dog or human.🚶🐕

Beautiful forest. Well kept paths and walks and hikes of different lengths. Requires a My activity permit for walking dogs.

Amazing

Amazing and beautiful hiking trails. It can be a bit confusing trying to come back as there is no exit signs. As a beginner hiker, overall it was fantastic to say the least and it was nice to see so many dogs.

One of my favourite places to run and walk the dog.

Great place to take our dog. Safe - generally always within earshot of other hikers. Not especially gruelling climbs either.

Beautiful walk! Cool in the shade for summer. Take your doggo, it is such fun.

A very nice hiking area. Fairly crowded to begin with, but once youre further into the trail it thins out. Lots of different hiking trails to choose from

Had a great time,the scenery is beautiful and there are a enough signs for information and direction

Nice, quiet and easy going. Fantastic and scenic. For the beginner.

Great place to walk and quiete safe as lots of people walk their dogs in the afternoon and early evening!

Beautiful but could do with more security. Be safe guys

Nice and shady

Beautiful mountain hiking and running trails in the forest. Can be dangerous to go alone, group activity recommended.

Wonderful, peaceful, serene and beautiful place. Friendly atmosphere and gorgeous doggies. 😊

Magical. Always finding new routes! Good for hiking, trail running, mtbing! Something for everyone!

A lovely walk. Such a beautiful forest, and loads of shade.

Lovely, relaxed and dog-friendly venue on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

Great network of trails with streams winding through trails. Love the views

Love it. Can go everyday and not get bored.

Love nature

Love this trail

Beautiful forest trails and lots of streams.

Great hiking trails around this area. Access to the mountain via many routes, or your can take the contour path around to City Bowl side.

Always worth a visit.

Gorgeous, soulful, rejuvenating and a the most gentle and peaceful experience. All this right next door to a city. Sure, its as busy as NYC but city life is city life and having a large piece of nurturing nature to duck away into is absolutely fabulous.Streams running, river pools, bird life and, higher up, there are breathtaking views.The TMNPs collection of nature reserves are the most precious offering to the citizens of the Western Cape. Here we are reminded of the true values of life and this is what differentiates are quality of life from other provences.Thank you TMNP.

Peaceful, tranquil, easy walking.

Fernwood trail. The loveliest trail in Newlands Forest

By far the best hiking trail along the river.

As always...fabulous!

The forest is beautiful and a great spot for some peace and quiet.

The most beautiful place to hike

Awesome place for taking your dog for a walk

Kids love it, many trails

Amazing views