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In the wake of the recent floods that impacted the Cederberg region, Love our Trails has inspired a collaborative spirit. Working in close partnership with Cape Nature, Driehoek Guest Farm, and a dedicated group of select guides, playing an instrumental role in the restoration and reopening of trails that were severely affected by the floods. Founder of Love our Trails, Blake Dyason, pointed out the crucial role that collaborative efforts play in maintaining and preserving trails in the Cederberg. With […]

Have you ever yearned for an extraordinary hiking experience that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and immerses you in nature’s wonders? Look no further than the Rim of Africa, a challenging and awe-inspiring traverse of the Cape Fold Mountains in South Africa. In this blog, we will delve into the beauty of this incredible journey and introduce you to Jason Perthel, an inspiring hiker who conquered the entire trail in one go. Discovering the Rim of Africa:The Rim of Africa […]

Love our Trails recently partnered with the Cederberg Conservancy and Driehoek Guest Farm to host an extraordinary event called “Keeping it Wild in Cederberg.” This groundbreaking gathering brought together more than 150 individuals, including researchers, scientists, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts, who shared a common purpose: to exchange stories, acquire knowledge, and take action in order to preserve the Cederberg region. The event took place at Driehoek Guest Farm, nestled in the heart of the Cederberg, where participants spent a weekend […]

As Cape Town Trail Marathon prepares for a weekend of racing, Love our trails coordinates cleanups to ensure runners get to enjoy litter free trails. Cape Town Trail Marathon was introduced to Love our trails by Owen Middleton from Wildrunner in 2021 to help remove litter on a part of the route below Signal Hill that runners would be using. Love our trails have been organising cleanups in this area since 2015 and work closely with SANParks to try keep the area […]

Just a few weeks ago Louise Farrell shared a shocking picture of litter on a trail below Lions Head. Louise immediately co-ordinated a cleanup on Saturday 8 October in partnership with Love our trails, Sugarbird Trust, SANParks, CoCT, TBK Watch and Remax who brought in a team from Straatwerk. The cleanup up was a huge success, picking up 60 plus bags of litter in 3hours. We would like to tank everyone involved in making this cleanup possible and a special […]