Comments on: Bisecting Joburg: A Walk on Linksfield Ridge

By: Zascha

Zascha — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:29:56 +0000

In reply to Bianca Hersov. Would so love to do Linksfield Ridge again…my Dad who recently passed away used to regularly take us on this hike from Cyreldene to Giloolys Farm when the gate was unlocked. Just need to find someone with a key and was wondering Bianca if you could assist? Would really appreciate it.

By: 2summers

2summers — Wed, 04 May 2022 14:24:18 +0000

In reply to Gabriella De Jesus. Hi Gabriella, unfortunately the ridge isn't technically open to the public. You have to find someone who has a key :(

By: Gabriella De Jesus

Gabriella De Jesus — Wed, 04 May 2022 14:20:43 +0000

In reply to Peggy Laws. Did you have to pay or book or can you just go to hike there?

By: 2summers

2summers — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:56:51 +0000

In reply to Ang. The Linksfield side is pristine! I didn't see any litter at all. We also passed a couple of armed guards patrolling the route. I suspect the neighbors on Kallenbach Drive must pitch in for security and maintenance.

By: Ang

Ang — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:33:05 +0000

Great post (and those sketches!). I live right near the Gillooly’s access point (Morninghill) and I’ve walked along the ridge heading Linksfield a few times. Gorgeous views of the Jozi skyline but loads of litter – curious if the section you were on was litter-free? Also Gilloolys side isn’t the safest – your route is ideal I suspect. I need keys! ????

By: 2summers

2summers — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:45:22 +0000

In reply to David Bristow. It’s not the prettiest skyline, for sure. I’ll take downtown over Sandton any day.

By: David Bristow

David Bristow — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:05:57 +0000

My father was (chief) town planner of what became Sandton. When he tried to convince developers that some farmland and riding schools out in the bundu was going to be the next big thing … well that’s all history. Michael Rapp took the gamble and built Sandton City. To see the skyline now (I have not lived there for more than 30 years) is sobering.

By: 2summers

2summers — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:05:44 +0000

In reply to AutumnAshbough. I had no idea either, until the first time I tried to go for a run in Joburg and realized I could barely breathe. Ha! I also love that map -- I'm glad this blog post gave me the opportunity to discover it.

By: AutumnAshbough

AutumnAshbough — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:01:54 +0000

I had no idea Joburg was so far above sea level. It all makes sense, and I love the map.

By: 2summers

2summers — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:58:39 +0000

In reply to Bianca Hersov.

Hi Bianca, oh wow, that’s so cool! I just might take you up on that…I actually want come back to take some pictures of the pass for another post. I will let you know — thanks 🙂

By: Bianca Hersov

Bianca Hersov — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:56:14 +0000

Hi Heather, you should have popped in for tea (or something :)). I have been follwoing you for years and I actually live on Kallenbach Drive … I also have a number of keys 🙂 … next time.

By: 2summers

2summers — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:30:33 +0000

In reply to dizzylexa. It would be a long walk!