Elgin & Grabouw
Almenkerk Wine Estate Trail
5–7 km vineyard and fynbos trail on the edge of the Kogelberg
- Hiking & Trails
- Trail Running
- Food, Wine & Markets
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Elgin & Grabouw
An hour from Cape Town over Sir Lowry's Pass, the Elgin Valley is ringed by the Hottentots Holland and Kogelberg mountains. It's home to some of the Western Cape's best-known mountain bike trails, canopy tours and kloofing routes, with orchards and wine farms in between.
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Cape Canopy Tour
Guided zipline with 13 platforms in the Hottentots Holland mountains
- Zipline & Canopy
- Nature & Wildlife
- Family Adventures
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Cape Rail Company
Vintage train day trips from Cape Town over Sir Lowry's Pass to Elgin
- Attractions & Experiences
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Cherry Glamping
Group bell-tent glamping in the forest on Groenrug Estate
- Outdoor Stays
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Elgin Adventure Centre
MTB and e-bike hire, guided rides and guided hikes around the valley
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking & Trails
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Elgin Grabouw Country Club
Sports club on the Eikenhof Dam with rowing, tennis, squash and trails
- Sports & Recreation
- Paddling & River Trips
- Mountain Biking
- Races & Events
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Elgin Open Gardens
Annual charity weekends when private Elgin Valley gardens open to visitors
- Attractions & Experiences
- Nature & Wildlife
- Races & Events
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Elgin Railway Market
Weekend food, craft and drinks market in a converted apple shed
- Food, Wine & Markets
- Attractions & Experiences
- Family Adventures
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Elgin River Lodge
Farm lodge on 2.5 km of the Palmiet River with kayaking and water sports
- Paddling & River Trips
- Outdoor Stays
- Family Adventures
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Elgin Valley Trails
Shared permit MTB network around Grabouw Forest and the Hansekop route
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
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Experience Elgin
Elgin Valley visitor guide and events calendar
- Visitor Information
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Green Mountain Trail
Guided multi-day slackpacking around the Groenlandberg
- Hiking & Trails
- Outdoor Stays
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Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
CapeNature reserve: Boland Trail, Suicide Gorge kloofing and Groenlandberg MTB
- Hiking & Trails
- Kloofing & Canyoning
- Mountain Biking
- Nature & Wildlife
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Houw Hoek Hotel
Historic coaching inn at Houw Hoek Pass with zipline, trails and padel
- Outdoor Stays
- Zipline & Canopy
- Hiking & Trails
- Mountain Biking
- Family Adventures
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Oak Valley MTB Trails
Cape Epic singletrack on a historic Elgin wine and fruit estate
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
- Food, Wine & Markets
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Old Mac Daddy
Airstream trailers and tiny homes on an apple farm, with on-site activities
- Outdoor Stays
- Family Adventures
- Mountain Biking
- Paddling & River Trips
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Paul Clüver Wines & Forest Amphitheatre
Elgin wine estate with an open-air forest amphitheatre for summer concerts
- Attractions & Experiences
- Food, Wine & Markets
- Races & Events
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Pebble Sky Adventures
Guided kloofing trips through Suicide Gorge and Riviersonderend Canyon
- Kloofing & Canyoning
- Hiking & Trails
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Peregrine Farm Stall
Landmark N2 farm stall with bakery, deli, café and kids' playground
- Food, Wine & Markets
- Family Adventures
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Platform Escape
Railway-themed 60-minute escape rooms inside the Elgin Railway Market
- Attractions & Experiences
- Family Adventures
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Ride The Cape – Elgin
Three-day supported cycling weekend through the Elgin Valley
- Mountain Biking
- Races & Events
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Trail's End Bike Hotel
Bike hotel at the Grabouw Forest trailhead with flow trail and pump track
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Stays
- Climbing & Bouldering
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Weekend Warrior Grabouw MTB
Two-day MTB stage race on the Grabouw and Oak Valley trails each April
- Mountain Biking
- Races & Events