The Rooster Trails @Eight Bells

The Rooster Trails @Eight Bells

Join us for a scenic hike and discover your personal best at Rooster Trails!

Race day
Friday, 10 July 2026
Location
Eight Bells Mountain Inn, Bonnievale, Bonnievale
Start
8:00 AM
Distances
6km

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Join us for a scenic hike and discover your personal best at Rooster Trails!

  • Six different walking trails
  • Scenic views of the estate
  • Optional coffee/lunch after the hike
  • Suitable for all skill levels
  • Color coded and sign posted trails
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About this race

The Rooster Trails at EIGHT BELLS MOUNTAIN INN offers six different walking trails on their 400 acre estate which are all colour coded and sign posted.

Farm Dam: 30 minutes (1,3km)   (blue)

Hamlet Hobble: 45 minutes  (1,7km) (green)

River Rumble: 60 minutes (1,9km)        (yellow)

Cedar Climb: 2 hours        (3,9km)               (orange)

Ridge Lookout: 2 hours   (4.0km)                     (Brown+Red)

Protea Hill: half a day at a leisurely pace (4,2km)        (red) 

???‍♀️???(For our outing on the day we will attempt both the Ridge Lookout and the River Rumble. The option will exist also to return to the rest area after you have completed the first loop).

?? List of items required for all our hikes: 

? Suitable lightweight hydration-/backpack/hip pouch 

? Hydration/bottled water

? Sunscreen

? Hat/head gear

? Suitable non-slip shoes

? Snacks

? Lightweight windproof jacket

? Fleece/midlayer depending the weather

? Your own emergency items, such as bandage, small petroleum jelly, blister plasters, etc

✨ Optional items:

Fingerless gloves, hiking poles, beanie, buffs, sunglasses.

♡ Meet at Eight Bells at the foot of the Robinson Pass, on R328 between Mossel Bay (35km) and Oudtshoorn, (50km), Ruiterbos, Mossel Bay.

Maps link: 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/7tCoFNQqpRsHTXRe8

♡ Hike starts at 8h00.

♡ Join us for optional coffee/lunch after the hike, depending the weather either on their Indoor Sun Patio, Garden Terrace or in their beautiful Tea Garden.

? Communication is done on the following w/a group:-

https://chat.whatsapp.com/HFeaSc6PqgnKK4yqyXVWXr

For any other information, contact Mariàn on 0636977726.

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Race details

Race day
Friday, 10 July 2026
Start
8:00 AM
Location
Eight Bells Mountain Inn, Bonnievale
R328
Bonnievale, Western Cape

Distances & pricing

  • Ridge Lookout & River Rumble
    From
    R120

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