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Fort Fordyce | Amatolas
Josh Swinney on Cookie Monster (30), July 2022. Photo thanks Tristian Van Der Merwe.
Cameron Wesson sending Mojo (21), July 2022. Photo thanks Tristian Van Der Merwe.
Adam Ondra onsighting Cookie Monster (30) at Orange Wall. Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Rhodes University Mountain Club in '91 or '92 on top of the pinnacle. The route Platinum Label (20) was opened by James Matcher the previous year. From L to R Greg Watkins (brother of Kevan), James Matcher, Gareth ?Davies?, and Stephen Holness. Photo thanks to Stephen Holness collection.
Garvin Jacobs climbing in the forest at Fort Fordyce 2018. Photo courtesy Cobus Gouws.
Cameron Wesson sending Mojo (21), July 2022. Photo thanks Tristian Van Der Merwe.
Adam Ondra walking up Cookie Monster (30). Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Garvin climbing Mojo Rising (21) 2018. Photo courtesy Cobus Gouws.
Garvin Jacobs Wall of Memories Fort Fordyce Rock Climbing ~ 2015. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Che Freeze Climbing at Fort Fordyce ~ 2016. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Cameron Smith, the only Eastern Cape compeditor on Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. He came 3rd in the Flash Event. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Josh Swinney on Cookie Monster (30), July 2022. Photo thanks Tristian Van Der Merwe.
Sylvan Reynolds climbing Mojo Rising (21), 2021. Photo thanks Cam Wesson.
Elmarie climbing at Fort Fordyce 2020, photo thanks to Matt Grunewald.
Dricus climbing at The Sunset Wall Fort Fordyce ~ 2014. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Nkosinati Nama working a project at Fort Fordyce ~ 2015. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Lazi on Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Dricus Bezuidenhout climbing Mojo Rising (21) at Fort Fordyce. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Ant Hall belayed by Kevan Watkins, Martin Renz looks on, Candice Bagely to the left. Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Garvin Jacobs, just loving the off-widths at Fort Fordyce 2018. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Aurelien Hees sending at Wall of Memories Fort Fordyce Rock Climbing ~ 2015. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Elmarie climbing at Fort Fordyce 2020, photo thanks to Matt Grunewald.
Garvin Jacobs & Mark Horan climbing the pinnacle at Fordyce ~ 2007. Photo thanks to Martin Renz collection.
Flex, Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Adam Ondra walking up Cookie Monster (30). Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Andrew Pedley & Ant Hall, Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Ant Hall on Cookie Monster (30), Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Garvin Jacobs climbing at the Sunday Wall ~ 2013. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Elmarie climbing at Fort Fordyce 2020, photo thanks to Matt Grunewald.
Martin Renz, the ultimate Cookie Monster ~ 2009. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Aurelien Hees on Cookie Monster (30) at Orange Wall Fort Fordyce Rock Climbing ~ 2015. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Martin Renz working Cookie Monster (30) at Orange Wall ~ 2009. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Adam Ondra walking up Cookie Monster (30). Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
The Pinnacle on the northern side of Fort Fordyce. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Waiting out the rain under the overhang at Sunset Wall, 2022. Photo thanks Cam Wesson.
Andrew Pedley on Cookie Monster (30), Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Juan-Dray Marshall on his first lead climb at Sunset Wall ~ 2008. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Lazi on Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Martin Renz working Cookie Monster (30) at Orange Wall ~ 2009,Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Elmarie & Craig at Sunset Sector 2020. Photo thanks Matt Grunewald.
Fey Brouard, top SA women climber, Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Martin Renz collection.
Walking back to the campsite after a day of climbing, 2022. Photo thanks Cam Wesson.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
The magnificent views at Fort Fordyce. Photo courtesy Cobus Gouws.
Che Freeze on his first trip to Fort Fordyce ~ 2015. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Have car will travel! And send! 2020. Photo thanks Matt Grunewald.
Elmarie climbing at Fort Fordyce 2020, photo thanks to Matt Grunewald.
Adam Ondra playing hackie-sak with top SA climbers. Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Candice Bagely, Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Martin Renz collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Adam Ondra on Cookie Monster (30), Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Adam Ondra on Cookie Monster (30) Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Steve Bradshaw Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event, Fort Fordyce 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
The view at Fort Fordyce 2020. Photo thanks Matt Grunewald.
Elmarie & Craig breakfast 2020. Photo thanks Matt Grunewald.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Aerial view of Mojo Sector at Fort Fordyce 2018. Photo courtesy Cobus Gouws.
Camping in the picnic area at Fort Fordyce. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.
Roger Natrass Petzl Rock 'n Road Trip, Flash Event 2009. Photo thanks to Derek Marshall collection.
Fort Fordyce | Amatola Mountians
The climbing at Fort Fordyce is on vertical dolerite set in lush green natural forest. There are 73 sport lines, 10 bolted projects, 69 trad lines & fair potential for new routes.
Rock climbing is not the only atraction at Fort Fordyce. Fort Fordyce has much to offer non-climbing family and many off day activities. Walking trails, swimming, bird watching, game viewing, historical walks in a beautiful forest & with stunning views.
A wide range of accommodation is on offer. Camping, bungalows & comfy cottages. Climbers normally camp at the dam or picnic area.
Access
Fort Fordyce is a government owned nature reserve & is open to the public. Reservations can be made at the Eastern Cape Parks Board reservations@ecparks.co.za or call 043-7054400.
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