Gravel Compass — Adventure Motorcycle Riding Western Cape

Gravel Compass

Adventure Motorcycle · Western Cape · South Africa

Find the Road. Capture the Ride.

Cinematic gravel road exploration, real gear reviews, and route guides built from the saddle — covering the Western Cape and beyond.

Route and Adventure

Pillar One

Route & Adventure

Cinematic ride films, drone footage, and firsthand accounts of the Western Cape’s best gravel roads — from mountain passes to Karoo back-routes.

Gear and Tech

Pillar Two

Gear & Tech

Real-world gear reviews tested on South African gravel. Cameras, helmets, luggage, navigation — what actually works when it matters.

Digital Products

Route Guides & GPX Files

Every guide is built from a ride I’ve done myself. Accurate GPX tracks, fuel intel, gravel condition notes, and the kind of local knowledge that doesn’t exist on Google Maps.

Swartberg Pass Loop

Overberg · 180km

Swartberg Pass Loop

Oudtshoorn to Prince Albert via one of the most dramatic unpaved passes in the country.

R249
  • Verified GPX track
  • Fuel stop locations
  • Road condition notes
  • Drone photography spots

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Cederberg Loop

Cederberg · 260km loop

Cederberg Loop — R303

Ceres to Algeria via Nieuwoudt Pass. Remote gravel, rock formations, almost zero traffic.

R349
  • Full GPX loop
  • Algeria campsite tips
  • Water source locations
  • Bail-out route options

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Tankwa Karoo

Tankwa Karoo · 340km

Tankwa Karoo — Gannaga

Into the Karoo via Gannaga Pass. Vast space and the silence that only exists 200km from Cape Town.

R299
  • GPX track with waypoints
  • Heat & fuel survival notes
  • Tyre pressure guide
  • Best season window

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Ride & Shoot Workshop

A full day combining guided gravel riding with motorcycle filmmaking. Learn to capture cinematic footage on roads you’ll actually want to film.

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