On the southern end of Table Mountain, Constantia Corner must be the most spectacular hike, offering the most stunning views across the Cape Flats to the Hottentot Holland mountains, Cape Hangklip, Constantia Valley, Vlakkenberg and Hout Bay Valley.

The magnificent panorama, taking Constantia Valley and the Cape Flats, right across False Bay to Cape Hangklip. Photo: Tred Magill

This hike starts at the car park at Constantia Nek. As you pass through the gate and on to the dirt road, a narrow path branches up and off to the left. This takes you up to a small ridge, between Eagles Nest (a large outcrop of rocks on your left) and Constantia Corner above on your right (20min).

The path flattens out and winds up the side, from where you will see right across Hout Bay Valley. A cairn marks a rocky outcrop, where you should turn right and clamber over some rocks for just a few metres before turning right, out of the rocky outrcrop to follow the path up through the thick vegetation. At the top of the ridge you'll find yourself on the Constantia side once again, looking out over the panorama of Constantia Valley, Cape Flats and across False Bay to Cape Hangklip. Navigate around a very large rock (3m high) and follow the path to the next ridge, from where you can see both the Constantia and HoutBay Valleys, on either side.

Looking out across Hout Bay Valley, with Vlakkenberg on the left and Karbonkelberg and Klein-Leeukop in the distance. Photo: Tred Magill

Now the path meanders about 100m across a small plateau towards a higher outcrop and an obvious, narrow gap. Through the gap and up another 50m and you're on top of Constantia Corner; about 750m above sea level and about 1hr from Constantia Nek. Follow the undulating path through two small valleys and a very interesting rock formation (another 20min) and you'll find yourself looking down on the De Villiers Dam. The path then turns towards the east and meets a concrete road, which is the Bridle Path (or 'Jeep Track').

From here you can opt to follow the Bridle Path to the Woodhead Dam, just 30min further; or turn down to your right and follow the Bridle Path back down to Constantia Nek.