There’s a haunting presence in Montagu, the place when strolling down Bathtub Road from Mitchell’s Pub, the bells start to toll on the Moederkerk and an owl perches on the lampost in entrance of you. Simply as the road lights start the glint, you assume you see a ghostly ginger cat taking part in rolling on the street and also you begin to query whether or not or not you drank an excessive amount of muscadel.
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Heather, after all, was the identify of a beloved cat that lived in a home diagonally throughout from the church. You’ll know that you’re within the space the place Heather used to roam primarily based on the warning indicators on at-warning indicators on the aspect of the highway reminding drivers to decelerate.
We learnt about Heather and her ghost that also roams via Marchelle and her Flying Toes Montagu Ghost and Historic Bike Tour. Cruising round city on previous Dutch bicycles – every one uniquely adorned by a neighborhood artist – in quest of any wandering spirits we may discover.
Image: David Henning/ @david_heuningpot
Image: David Henning/ @david_heuningpot
Listening to the story of a cat named Heather
We gained’t give an excessive amount of away on the lurking ghosts of Montagu (however we have been advised that there’s a component two if you happen to return), you’ll have to come back discover out for yourselves.
Past the lurking spirits, you’ll additionally delve into the historical past of the city and the folks that walked its streets lengthy earlier than you. However the city isn’t simply ghosts and historical past, it stays simply as related as when its lingering ancestors roamed the streets. There are many issues to do, like hanging from a cliff to taking journeys on the again of a tractor.
Different issues to do on the town
Mountain climbing
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Montagu is without doubt one of the high climbing locations across the globe with over 650 routes which cater to climbers of all ranges. Climbing in Montagu is so good, that even world-renowned rock climber, Tony Lourens, moved there and revealed a ebook on mountaineering in Montagu.
From one-pitch to multi-pitch routes on rocks which can be most very best for exhausting sandstone, you possibly can even prepare an organised tour to go out to the mountains.
Wining and eating
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Though a bit an excessive amount of muscadel can have you ever seeing some apparitions, you should definitely pair it with some meals because of the big selection of eating places on the town. Fancy Italian? Then head to Piccolo Tesoro. Really feel like a wonderfully grilled steak? You’ll be able to’t go incorrect on the Grill Room. Make sure to additionally discover close by wineries surrounding Ashton and the native Montagu Co-operative Wine cellar.
Discover the vary of eating places right here.
Mountaineering
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The purple sandstone cliffs across the Montagu are otherworldly, the place the Bloupunt path can take you to a collection of small waterfalls, or take a simple stroll via the kloof on the Badskloof path. Make sure to pop into the Tourism Bureau workplace for a climbing map and a few suggestions.
Tractor journey & Potjiekos lunch
Beginning on the Protea Farm – simply 29km from city – the Montagu Tractor Trio takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays, meandering the jeep monitor to the summit of Arangieskop above 1 500 m altitude.
From there, you’ll have a chook’s eye view over the Koo and Robertson valleys whereas having fun with a scrumptious potjie.
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