In 1862 the village was officially proclaimed and the land divided into 2.5 hectare plots which were sold by public auction to 19 farmers and smallholders who were told that the road from Cape Town would most probably pass through the village. This never happened, and neither did the planned road over the mountains through the Boesmanskloof Pass to Greyton - the road goes through the village and then.............. just stops. Story told by Locals There are many interesting stories about the road to Greyton which today leads up to the mountains and dwindles at the edge of a steep krants. Old-timers rumbled up the valley with supplies and road materials. The pass was never completed. The labourers were from the city and did not have a good reputation! Money apparently vanished and, though myth and fact are not disentangled yet, we hope to find out more.
WE LOVE THE MOUNTAINS WITH A PASSION
- McGregor-Boesmanskloof Hikingtrail--Onverwacht-Flora-and-Eagles-Nest-Accommodation
- McGregor, Western Cape, South Africa
- ONVERWACHT FLORA ACCOMMODATION AND EAGLE'S NEST GUESTHOUSE is situated high in the Riviersonderend Mountains at Die Galg and Boesmansklooftrail halfway between the twin villages of McGregor and Greyton. ONVERWACHT AND EAGLE'S NEST offers breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. a 2h Drive from Cape Town via Worcester via Robertson and McGregor brings you to what is often described as"The road to Nowhere". This nature,s lover,s paradise is situated at the famous "BOESMANSKLOOF HIKING" TRAIL and "THE GALG HISTORIC ROAD" .Those who wish to do so can hike the 16km to Greyton or otherwise you can take our own private hiking trails at ONVERWACHT AND EAGLE'S NEST with mountainstreams,waterfalls and natural rockpools. You do not need a permit to hike on ONVERWACHT AND EAGLE,S NEST. The towns Greyton,McGregor,Ashton,Bonnievale,Robertson etc.are visible from the bungalows. The lights of the visible towns are a spectacular picture at night. The sunrise in the east is a breathtaking must for all the early birds!!! The sunset in the west has the prettiest colours you can imagine!! JAPIE CELL: 082 894 1462 SANDRA CELL: 072 514 4207 LANDLINE: 023 625 1667
History of Die Galg-McGregor
In 1862 the village was officially proclaimed and the land divided into 2.5 hectare plots which were sold by public auction to 19 farmers and smallholders who were told that the road from Cape Town would most probably pass through the village. This never happened, and neither did the planned road over the mountains through the Boesmanskloof Pass to Greyton - the road goes through the village and then.............. just stops. Story told by Locals There are many interesting stories about the road to Greyton which today leads up to the mountains and dwindles at the edge of a steep krants. Old-timers rumbled up the valley with supplies and road materials. The pass was never completed. The labourers were from the city and did not have a good reputation! Money apparently vanished and, though myth and fact are not disentangled yet, we hope to find out more.
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