Enjoy the fresh west coast air and take a cycle through the Fossil Park. They have a selection of four trails, ranging from 3.5km to 10km, which are of varying degrees of difficulty. They go through a number of different rehabilitated areas in the Fossil Park and they are an excellent opportunity to experience firsthand the unique west coast flora and fauna.
The ride starts at the visitors centre from where there are four different marked trails. The trails utilise the old mining roads on the property, and there are some tricky uphill and downhill sections for the adventurous. The northern end of the park has a good view of the Saldanha and Vredenberg areas. The route along the western end leads to the longest climb of the ride with a view over the dig site. The trail then passes the bird hide and from here leads back to the visitors centre.
GRADING:
Easy to moderate
DURATION:
Depending on route chosen, 1 – 2 Hours.
CONFIGURATION :
Four different trails – 3.5km, 6km, 8km, 10km.
START POINT:
Visitors Centre – West Coast Fossil Park
TERRAIN:
Jeep track and dirt roads.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
If you bring your own bicycle the cost is R20.00 per person.
Bikes are available for hire at a cost of R60.00 per person for 2½ hours.
FACILITIES:
Coffee shop, toilets, garden for picnics. Bring your own bike or hire from the Park.
BEWARE OF:
Stay on the trail.
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HOW TO GET THERE
The West Coast Fossil Park is situated 120km north of Cape Town, an easy one and a half hour’s drive from Cape Town along the R27.
Take the N1 out of Cape Town, after some 5 km, on your left, you will see the turn off onto the R27. Drive the R27 for roughly 110km until, on your left, you will see a large Engen 1 Stop Garage.
Just past the garage take the first turning to your right, which is sign-posted Langebaanweg Airforce Base.
Continue down the road for approximately 8km until the road meets a T-junction. Turn left onto the R45.
Some 3km down the road on your left, you will see the entrance to the West Coast Fossil Park.
BEST TIME OF YEAR
Rain occurs mainly from May to August; summers are dry and windy – the overall climate is temperate.
Contact Details
- Email: info@fossilpark.org.za
- Phone: 022-766-1606
- Website: www.fossilpark.org.za
