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A circuit of Paarl Mountain

by Ralph Pina | May 28, 2012 | hiking, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve, scenic walks

There are many easy walking routes around the granite inselbergs of Paarl Mountain, most of them ideally suited to leisurely outings with a young family. Paul and I decided to get into the outdoors again for the first time after our return from trekking in Patagonia....

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