Moodie's | Grahamstown

The legendary Don Maclennan climbing Don’s Folly (14) at Moodie's in Grahamstown. Photo thanks to Dan Wylie.

Joe Maclennan following Mike McKechnie on the first ascent of Highway 77 (21) in 1977. Photo thanks to Mike McKechnie collection.

John Alexander climbing Don’s Folly (14) in about 1978. Photo thanks to John Alexander collection.

John Alexander climbing Don’s Folly (14) in May 2019, more than 40 years later. Photo thanks to John Alexander collection.

Don Maclennan climbing Frodo (14) about 40 years after doing the first ascent. Photo thanks to Dan Wylie collection.

Joe Maclennan following Mike McKechnie on the first ascent of Highway 77 (21) in 1977. Photo thanks to Mike McKechnie collection.

Gavin Stewart a member of the Grahamstown Geriatric Climbers Club, AKA GGCC (G2C2). Photo thanks to Dan Wylie collection.

Don Maclennan abseiling into Moodie's. Photo thanks to Dan Wylie collection.

Joe Maclennan following Mike McKechnie on the first ascent of Highway 77 (21) in 1977. Photo thanks to Mike McKechnie collection.

Simon Shaw about to damage a brand new cam, climbing Trophy Arête (16) 2019.

Derek Marshall squeezing in the FA of Highway to the Danger Zone in 2019.

Kevin Anderson on Hunting a Miracle (19) 2019.

Brian Godfree top roping Wildfire (22) & Tara O'Neill (RUMC) on the right. ~ 2014

Derek Marshall & Dricus Bezuidenhout belaying ~ 2014

Dave Harding (RUMC) leading Baggins (18), Tara O'Neill (RUMC)belaying ~ 2014

Brian Godfree on Supreme Hypocrisy (19) ~ 2014

John Alexander on Mr Suzuki’s Sixteen (16) 2019. Photo thanks to John Alexander collection.

Tyson Baars 2019

Simon Shaw about to damage a brand new cam, climbing Trophy Arête (16) 2019.

Derek Marshall on Trophy Arête (16) 2019.

Derek Marshall squeezing in the FA of Highway to the Danger Zone in 2019.

John Alexander loving the climbing at Moodie's 2019. Photo thanks to John Alexander collection.

Derek Marshall squeezing in the FA of Highway to the Danger Zone in 2019.

Terence Trevaskis climbing at Moodies 2019.

Jakes Oosthuizen abseiling. Derek Marshall on Highway to the Danger Zone in 2019.

John Alexander loving the climbing at Moodie's 2019. Photo thanks to John Alexander collection.

Mike McKechnie was an avid snake & reptile enthusiast. When he was there in 1977 much time & energy was spent catching this legavaan. Photo thanks to Mike McKechnie collection.

A happy John Alexander returns to Moodies after 40 years absence. Photo thanks to John Alexander collection.

Moodie's | Grahamstown

Moodie's is one of the first climbing crags discovered in Grahamstown area. Moodies is a single pitch country trad climbing area about 8km from Grahamstown. There are more than 100 mostly quite short trad routes.

Access

Moodie's is on a private conservation farm. The owners do not want a climbing free-for-all or the environment damaged in any way. Access is by invitation only & strictly controlled. There are locked gates. Good arrangements must be made before hand. Please contact info@easterncaperockclimbing.co.za for more information.

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