Points of Interest in Montagu

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Points of Interest

Cogmanskloof Rock Tunnel R62

Montagu, Western CapeThe Cogmanskloof Rock Tunnel is a historic 16-meter-long tunnel on the R62 between Ashton and Montagu, featuring a 19th-century British fort perched on top. It is part of the 6.5km scenic Cogmanskloof Pass (or poort), which connects the Little Karoo to the Breede River Valley. The Tunnel: Constructed in 1877 by Thomas Bain, it is noted as the oldest solid rock road tunnel in South Africa that was originally constructed without concrete support. The Fort: An old English fort, declared a national monument in 1999, sits directly above the tunnel, built around 1899 during the Anglo-Boer War. Location: The tunnel serves as a "window to the Little Karoo," marking the entrance to Montagu when traveling on the R62 from Ashton. Geography & Hazards: The road follows the Kingna River through a narrow gorge featuring dramatic folding rock formations. The area is prone to flooding, which has necessitated significant road upgrades over the years.View details →Points of Interest

Kogmanskloof Mountain Pass

Montagu, Western CapeThe Cogmanskloof Pass (R62) is a 6.5 km scenic route through the Langeberg mountains, linking Ashton and Montagu in the Western Cape, South Africa. Built by Thomas Bain (1873–1877), this historically significant "poort" features dramatic rock formations, a river-following road, a, 19th-century English fort, and a distinctive tunnel with a pedestrian archway. Scenic Geology: Dramatic, exposed Cape Fold Mountain rock formations and a narrow gorge. History: Engineered by Thomas Bain between 1873 and 1877. Common Hazards: The route is susceptible to flooding.View details →

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