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Climbs 7
Rocktype Granite
Altitude 1351m a.s.l
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Crag features

There are several granite outcrops around the countryside. One of these is called 'Blinkkoppe' on the Gillemberg farm which is currently being developed with permission from the farmer. There is excellent potential for good multi-pitch sport routes on this, and possibly other of the granite outcrops. The climbing is good with mainly edges on long faces, usually slightly on angle. Some of these faces reach 150m in height. The area is very hot so it is advisable to keep the climbing to between 8 am to 11 am, go back to the farmhouse for lunch or climb on south facing climbs and climb again from 2 until late.  

Good topo here.

Approach notes

Take the N1 to Pretoria to Mokopane (the town used to be called Potgietersrus). Drive straight into Mokopane, a half way through the town you will see two garages (the left one being a Shell) on each side of the road, turn left directly at these into Nelson Mandela Drive (used to be Potgieter Street). Drive for about 36km past the concrete bus stop to Jaap’s farm house on the right just after a small shop/stall. Go in, unpack, put the fresh stuff in the fridge, and a car guard. To get to the climbing, drive back about 5 km to where there is a gate in the electric fence surrounding the property (on the south side of the road).On the way to the main dome (where the road ends), you will pass the Sarcophagus area on your right hand side. And the main dome is further on. There is some bouldering near the back and to the left of the Sarcophagus.

No Access Issues

Crag is on private land and access is via a locked gate onto dirt roads. Best bet is to contact the JHB section of the MCSA and get a trip out there with them. They're great people and will be happy to oblige (imho).

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