a walk in the park:
ROSEMARY HILL

17 AUGUST 2025

We aim to provide a gay, lesbian and straight-friendly hiking environment for anyone and everyone to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in the company of like-minded friends.

When

17 August 2025

Where

Rosemary Hill

 

Fee

R50 + R 20 club fee

COFFEE

Rosemary Hill Coffee Shop

Intensity

Basic fitness required

Situated on the ourskirts of Pretoria, Rosemary Hill offers an extraordinary journey where nature’s embrace, wholesome delights, and the spirit of community converge to create an experience like no other. Amidst the sprawling beauty of the farm, visitors find a space to breathe, unwind & create cherished memories.

For this short urban walk, we will be doing the 5km walk, but there is also an 11km routes available for those who don’t just want to get their feet wet. The trails are fairly flat and comprise mostly of single track with some jeep track and occasional paved areas. The routes are laid out as a tour through the farm and they have introduced some man-made obstacles to keep things interesting. Perfect for taking the dogs for some exercise or a stroll through the farm with your children! Please remember to keep your doggies on a leash at all times and kindly pick up after them.

The Rosemary Hill Coffee Shop offers a cosy atmosphere and a variety of freshly brewed beverages and delicious meals for after the walk.

Getting there:

Directions from Pretoria:

  • Travel east on the N4 towards Emalahleni (previously the Witbank highway)
  • Pass the Solomon Mahlangu offramp (previously Hans Strydom) and take the next off-ramp (exit 18) towards Boschkop/Donkerhoek. There is a toll gate here.
  • Turn right and continue over the bridge, onto the dirt road (R964) for 1,5km. The dirt road is maintained by the government but please be aware that it washes away if we get heavy rains. If you have a 4×4 or a vehicle with a higher ground clearance, it is recommended that you travel with that.
  • Rosemary Hill is on the right—you will see the big green sign!
  • On Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tL53KGJciu6hEm8k8 

GPS Co-ordinates: -25.791032255256592, 28.431896980761653

MEET:

Arrive at 08:00. We start hiking at 08:30.

REQUIREMENTS:

Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, at least 2lt of water, snacks if you need it. 

COFFEE

We will go for coffee at Rosemary Hill Coffee Shop afterwards. 

DIFFICULTY RATING

Easy enough, but some basic fitness is required.

ENTRANCE FEE:

R50 per adult day visitors fee plus R 20 club feepayable at the meeting spot before the walk.

NO NO’S:

No radios. No claims against the club for loss/death or injury. Your participation is voluntary. Take care. No littering, we take only photographs and leave only fairy footprints! The park is pet friendly but on leash only. 

For more information, WhatsApp Reinette on 082 469 0095.

For more information, contact Reinette on 082 469 0095.

For any updates, join the WhatsApp group for this hike

Remember

Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, 2lt of water, snacks.