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Newlands Forest Trail Bench
- 4.959 reviews
- Free
A resting bench along the forest trails of Newlands Ravine on the lower eastern slopes of Table Mountain, popular with walkers and dog owners.
Quick answers
Newlands Forest Trail Bench in short
When is the best time to visit Newlands Forest Trail Bench?
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 Trail Bench indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Newlands Forest Trail Bench good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Newlands Forest Trail Bench cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Newlands Forest Trail Bench?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Newlands Forest Trail Bench?
About 60 minutes.
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Where is Newlands Forest Trail Bench?
Newlands Ravine, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town.
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
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
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
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Newlands Forest Trail Bench
- 2 Newlands Forest Hiking Trail · 11 min
- 3 Newlands Forest Picnic Area · 15 min
- 4 The Gardeners Cottage Restaurant · 17 min
- 5 Picnic Cafe and Deli · 18 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- A walk
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 59 reviews
Known for
- Forest walks
- Dog walking
- Picnic spot
What people say
- People like:
- Calm atmosphere, good hiking trails, stunning views, nature
Around Newlands
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowNewlands Forest Hiking TrailTrail · 11 min walk
Good nowNewlands Forest Picnic AreaPark · 15 min walk
Good nowThe Gardeners Cottage RestaurantGarden café · 17 min walk
Picnic Cafe and DeliCafé · 18 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