Greyton Nature Reserve
Greyton Nature Reserve
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TracyO07
Alexandra, New Zealand69 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
We recently hiked the 14km Bosmanskloof trail, starting just outside of McGregor, and finishing in Greyton (the easier way to do it as it's mostly downhill). Unless you are considering doing an 'out-and-back', or have friends that you can swap keys with halfway, the logistics of driving from one end to the other are a bit of a nightmare. After talking to the local info centre in Greyton, I contacted Dorothy and Geoff, from McGregor Backpackers (phone 0832068007), and arranged for a 1-way trip to the start of the trail. We were picked up by Geoff right on time, and dropped off, armed with a whole heap of information on the area and things to do. The drive cost us R1150, which given it was an almost 2 hour drive, is money well spent. We would really recommend doing this trail as it is beautiful!!!
Written 4 October 2017
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samrey
Franschhoek, South Africa114 contributions
Aug 2019
You can take easy, flat short walks or more challenging hikes. There is an easy flat walk to a waterfall.
Written 26 August 2019
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NSVanderMac
Belgium102 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
After a delicious lunch at Via's we went for a short hike in the Greyton Nature Reserve. What a pleasant walk. The trickling stream/river led up to some beautiful water pools, where if you brave the ice cold water after a short swim one can see a beautiful waterfall cascading down. On the return walk in the kloof there were two magnificent birds soaring and seducing one another with a flight of dance and singing. These are memories that will stay with me for a lifetime. Definitely well worth a visit for a hike if you are in the Greyton area.
Written 11 April 2017
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Maddy_SA
Cape Town, South Africa74 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Beautiful hike/run up from town to Breakfast Rock with the sound of the river running just below the trail, fresh morning dew on the blooming proteas and the smell of fynbos in the air. I loved that it was so accessible from town. A must do when you are in the area.
Written 23 August 2016
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petercalitz
Cape Town Central, South Africa17 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
the trail between Mc Gregor and Greyton is a wonderful hike best tackled in autumn or spring because of the heat.
stunning scenery.
stunning scenery.
Written 7 April 2015
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AndrewCTKC
Greyton, South Africa175 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
A short walk from the village along Park Street takes you into the reserve. Anything from a quick 20 minute walk up the Noupoort ravine or a 6 to 7 hour hike through the Bosmanskloof to Macgregor. Wonderful walking and cycling trails, with or without man's best friend. Not all trails allow dogs so check it out beforehand. Vynbos with plenty of proteas.
Written 28 August 2014
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Emarie B
Paarl, South Africa668 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
The Greyton Nature Reserve, a series of rugged mountain slopes and incredible paths set within magnificent fynbos and wildflowers (in spring), lies on the edge of the town of Greyton.
The Greyton Nature Reserve lies within the greater Riviersondered Mountain Catchment Area, so whilst the reserve itself is not hugely big – 2 220 hectares - it exists against a greater background of undeveloped mountains. It offers a number of walk and mountain bike trails.
The reserve is famous for its one-day hike that traverses the Riviersonderend mountains between Greyton and McGregor (locally known as the Greyton-McGregor trail). If you're relatively unfit, or don't feel like doing the hike in its entirety, you can do the first 5 km without a permit (the permits for the hike are available from the Greyton Information Bureau).
The Greyton Nature Reserve lies within the greater Riviersondered Mountain Catchment Area, so whilst the reserve itself is not hugely big – 2 220 hectares - it exists against a greater background of undeveloped mountains. It offers a number of walk and mountain bike trails.
The reserve is famous for its one-day hike that traverses the Riviersonderend mountains between Greyton and McGregor (locally known as the Greyton-McGregor trail). If you're relatively unfit, or don't feel like doing the hike in its entirety, you can do the first 5 km without a permit (the permits for the hike are available from the Greyton Information Bureau).
Written 20 July 2014
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StellaJ09
Mossel Bay, South Africa890 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Visiting the Greyton Nature Reserve should be top of your list when in the area. It is beautiful with various hiking trails to suit all fitness levels and the guard is super friendly and helpful ... added bonus ... entrance is free.
Written 2 September 2022
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ihhashi
Newbury, UK126 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Greyton is a beautiful little town with cape Dutch style type houses on very large plots of land with the most magnificent gardens. Kids and adults play in the streets, donkeys and horses are free to roam around. Time seems to stand still. On the other side of town is the magnificent nature reserve. It has a huge array of flora. There are many walks, ranging from flat and easy to long and uphill!!
If you want a time out in nature then head here
If you want a time out in nature then head here
Written 11 November 2019
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Ninette T
Cape Town, South Africa81 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Stunning. A variety of hiking trails most well marked, varying from easy to difficult although the maps we got hold of didn't indicate the degree of difficulty for each trail (which would have helped), just the kms and time it takes to complete. We were there in April and the fynbos was in bloom. The weather was perfect for hiking (cool, cloudy and partly cloudy). It can get windy. The Maermanskloof Trail was pretty tough for us (we are not mega fit) but we enjoyed the challenge. You climb steadily for at least the first hour, but the second half is much easier. Views on this trail are awesome. I would not recommend the Maermanskloof trail to the elderley, young children and someone who is very unfit. Will definitely be back to try the trails we didn't get around to.
Written 25 April 2019
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Is daar enige karavaan kampplekke in die omgewing... met krag! Grondpad / teerpad indien daar iets is?
Written 28 June 2017
Hi Hanle, ek dink daar is ... ons was in n self catering plek. Beste is om Greyton Tourism te bel .... hulle is baie behulpsaam.
Written 29 June 2017
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