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Newlands Forest Hiking Trail
- 4.8468 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Forested trails on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain at Newlands with streams and a waterfall; popular with dog walkers and trail runners.
Quick answers
Newlands Forest Hiking Trail in short
When is Newlands Forest Hiking Trail open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Newlands Forest Hiking Trail?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Newlands Forest Hiking Trail indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Newlands Forest Hiking Trail good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Newlands Forest Hiking Trail cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Newlands Forest Hiking Trail?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Newlands Forest Hiking Trail?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Newlands Forest Hiking Trail?
Newlands, Cape Town, 7824.
Is Newlands Forest Hiking Trail wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
26°
Clear
- Feels
- 27°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 9km/h
- 2pm
26° - 3pm
27° - 4pm
28°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowsundayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Newlands Forest Hiking Trail
- 2 Newlands Forest Trail Bench · 11 min
- 3 Foresters Arms · 19 min
- 4 Upper Liesbeek River Garden · 20 min
- 5 Paradise Park, Newlands · 20 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- A walk
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 468 reviews
Known for
- Streams
- Waterfall
- Dog walking
- Trail running
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful, dog friendly, easy trails, streams
Around Newlands
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Newlands Forest Trail BenchPark · 11 min walk
Foresters ArmsPub · 19 min walk
Upper Liesbeek River GardenPark · 20 min walk
Good nowParadise Park, NewlandsPark · 20 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water all day.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterThe whole time