A bestseller for 21 years, Mike Lundy’s Best Walks in the Cape Peninsula remains one of the most popular books on hiking in Cape Town.

Each of the 30 day walks in this classic collection has been carefully chosen because of a particular point of interest, be it a waterfall, grotto, yellowwood grove, shipwreck or spectacular viewpoint. The routes range from challenging climbs to the top of Table Mountain to leisurely strolls among the fynbos or along city beaches, and will appeal to hikers of all levels of experience – whether aspiring ramblers or diehard adventurers.

A simple grading system, information on the average hiking time, notes on the availability of water and practical advice on mountain safety and weather conditions ensure that the hiker is given a clear idea of what to expect. Every walk is accompanied by an accurate map and an easy-to-follow route description, spiced with historical snippets and nature notes.

For this eighth edition, all route descriptions and maps have been brought up to date, the design and typography have been given a fresh, modern look and photographs and illustrations add lively interest. With so many spectacular walks to choose from in the Cape Peninsula, Mike Lundy’s Best Walks in the Cape Peninsula is the ultimate authority on the best and quickest escape from the rat race – even if only for a day.

The 15 drives, with color maps and photographs and descriptions filled with fact and anecdote, can all be completed within a day, while allowing enough time for suggested activities en route. Every drive begins and ends at the Cape Town Convention Centre. The exact driving time, distance, and time allowance for fitting in visits to places of interest and lunch stops, are given in each instance. Activities en route include a trip up the cable car, a ferry ride to Robben Island, visits to the West Coast National and Fossil Parks, wine tastings at the picturesque Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine estates, and getting acquainted with Africa s Big Five and the ocean s Big Two.* The ideal book for visitors to the Mother City.* Each of the 15 scenic drives can be completed within a day.* Every drive departs from and ends at the CTICC.* Mike Lundy is an expert on the scenic beauty of Cape Town and surrounds.