Moodie's | Makhanda (Grahamstown)

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

David Maclennan leading Joe's Crack, Howison's Poort 1978 (photo: Joe Maclennan)

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

Don Maclennan following Don's Folly, Howison's Poort 1978 (photo: Joe Maclennan)

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.

David Maclennan leading Joe's Crack, Howison's Poort 1978 (photo: Joe Maclennan)

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.

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. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.

Derek Marshall squeezing in the FA of Highway to the Danger Zone in 2019. Photo thanks to Brian Godfrey.

Kevin Anderson on Hunting a Miracle (19) 2019. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

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

Derek Marshall & Dricus Bezuidenhout belaying ~ 2014 Photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.

Dave Harding (RUMC) leading Baggins (18), Tara O'Neill (RUMC)belaying ~ 2014 Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

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

Brian Godfree on Supreme Hypocrisy (19) ~ 2014. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

David Maclennan following Don's Folly, Howison's Poort 1978 (photo: Joe Maclennan)

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

Tyson Baars 2019. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

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

Joe Maclennan leading Joe's Crack, Howison's Poort 1978 (photo: David Maclennan)

Derek Marshall on Trophy Arête (16) 2019. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall collection.

Derek Marshall squeezing in the FA of Highway to the Danger Zone in 2019. Photo thanks to Brian Godfrey.

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

Mark van der Velden on Hanging Corner, Howison's Poort 1978 (photo: Joe Maclennan)

Derek Marshall squeezing in the FA of Highway to the Danger Zone in 2019. Photo thanks to Brian Godfrey.

Terence Trevaskis climbing at Moodie's 2019. Photo courtesy Derek Marshall.

Jakes Oosthuizen abseiling. Derek Marshall on Highway to the Danger Zone in 2019. Photo thanks to Brian Godfrey.

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.

Old Stone Crescent Hotel, near Moodies.

Moodie's | Makhanda (Grahamstown)

Moodie's is one of the first climbing crags discovered in Makhanda (Grahamstown) area. Moodies is a single pitch country trad climbing area about 8km from Makhanda (Grahamstown). There are 106 recorded trad lines, mostly quite short.

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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