The Galg Road

Boesmansklooftrail and The Galg, McGregor

© Japie and Sandra Oosthuizen

Description

Hike along the road to nowhere – The Galg Road. The original pass from McGregor towards Greyton leads up to the mountains and mysteriously disappears at the edge of a steep krantz.

Many local stories speculate about the reason why the road was never completed. In 1862 the village of McGregor was officially proclaimed and the land divided into 2.5-hectare plots and sold to 19 farmers who were under the impression that the road from Cape Town would pass through their village.

This never happened and neither did the planned road over the mountains through the Boesmanskloof Pass to Greyton – the road simply passes through the village and comes to an abrupt end.

This place was added by Onverwacht Flora Accommodation

Directions

Drive from Cape Town via Worcester and Robertson to McGregor. The Galg Road ends halfway between the twin villages of McGregor and Greyton.

The Galg Road Map

Nearby Locations

Greyton 11.1km
McGregor 16.4km
Genadendal 17.4km
Riviersonderend 27.6km
Robertson 29.9km
Caledon 39.6km
Klipdale 43.7km
Ashton 44.7km
Bonnievale 45.3km
Villiersdorp 46.0km

Nearest Airport

Cape Town Internatio... 123.2km

Featured Destinations

Ashton 44.7km

Nearby Accommodation

Restaurants

Accommodation near The Galg Road

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

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Eagle's Nest Guesthouse Accommodation

Boesmanskloof Guest House, Boesmanskloof Self-catering in Boesmanskloof
0.81km from The Galg Road

The name Eagle's Nest is ideal for this spectacular double-story stone guest house, nestled between the twin villages of Greyton and McGregor in the heart of the Riviersonderend mountains.

From R2 500 Rooms/Units
From R250 Single
Sleeps10 Guests

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Boesmanskloof Accommodation - Die Galg

Boesmanskloof Backpacker, Boesmanskloof Self-catering in Boesmanskloof
1.43km from The Galg Road

Boesmanskloof Accommodation - Die Galg offers a diversity of Cape wildflowers and wildlife with natural rock pools, mountain scenery and the spectacular views creating a majestic feeling far away from the busy city.

From R120 p/p sharing
From R120 Single
Sleeps59 Guests

2 Reviews

Onverwacht Flora Accommodation

Boesmanskloof Self-catering in Boesmanskloof
2.44km from The Galg Road

Onverwacht Flora Accommodation is situated high up in the Riviersonderend Mountains, halfway between the twin villages of McGregor and Greyton. Onverwacht offers breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.

From R100 p/p sharing
Sleeps38 Guests

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Boesmanskloof Accommodation

Boesmanskloof Self-catering in Boesmanskloof
2.52km from The Galg Road

Boesmanskloof offers ideal overnight accommodation for adventurers and hikers doing the Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail, also known as the McGregor-Greyton Trail. This picturesque piece of land is nestled in the Riviersonderend mountains in a nature reserve area overlooking the Gobos River.

From R100 p/p sharing
From R100 Single
Sleeps62 Guests

1 Review

Whipstock Guest Farm

McGregor Guest House, McGregor Self-catering in McGregor
6.61km from The Galg Road

Come and visit Whipstock Guest Farm and turn back time to a more relaxed pace of life away from the hustle and bustle. Located in the rain shadow of the Sonderend Mountains, on the banks of the Koningsriver, we have kept a small part of rural South Africa remarkably untouched by progress.

From R200 p/p sharing
From R500 Rooms/Units
From R200 Single
Sleeps26 Guests

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Oestervanger Guest House

Robertson Guest House, Robertson Self-catering, Robertson Bed and Breakfast in Robertson
8.80km from The Galg Road

Oestervanger Guest House is a 180 km from Cape Town and is situated at the foot of the Riviersonderend Mountains in Robertson. It is the ideal getaway when you are in search of tranquility and beautiful surroundings.

From R280 p/p sharing
From R760 Rooms/Units
Sleeps14 Guests

2 Reviews

Intabamanzini Country Cottages

Robertson Self-catering in Robertson
10.14km from The Galg Road

Intabamanzini Country Cottages offers more than just accommodation in the Breede River Valley. Spend a few days on our large farm in one of three Victorian-style guest cottages that have recently been renovated.

From R175 p/p sharing
From R200 Single
Sleeps10 Guests

3 Reviews

High Hopes B&B and Healing Energy Centre

Greyton Self-catering, Greyton Bed and Breakfast in Greyton
10.52km from The Galg Road

A peaceful B&B and retreat venue in the heart of the Western Cape's Overberg region, the oasis of High Hopes is only an hour and a half from Cape Town and Cape Town International Airport.

From R360 p/p sharing
From R540 Single
Sleeps15 Guests

13 Reviews

Oewerzicht Tented River Lodge & Farm Cottages

Greyton Self-catering in Greyton
10.70km from The Galg Road

Oewerzicht farm is located in the peaceful and picturesque Greyton valley only 9 km from Greyton. Oewerzicht is an operational farm with fresh apples, pears, grapes or citrus available from January to June. OewerzIcht is also the perfect place for country weddings.

From R450 Rooms/Units
Sleeps42 Guests

1 Review

The Lord Pickleby

Greyton Bed and Breakfast in Greyton
10.87km from The Galg Road

This 19th century guest house is ideally situated on the quiet end of Main Road within walking distance of the centre of the town and all restaurants. The house is set in a magnificent garden with a sparkling pool.