Montagu Pass

The Montagu Pass is a scenic mountain pass situated in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It was named after John Montagu, the Colonial Secretary of the Cape in the 1840s, who formally opened the pass in 1847. The pass is 17.1 km long and features 126 bends, corners, and curves, with gradients reaching a maximum of 1:6. The road is suitable for all vehicles in fair weather, but drivers should be cautious due to the narrow and winding nature of the pass. The pass offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is a popular route for those looking to explore the region. The pass was built to replace the highly dangerous and difficult Cradock Pass and was engineered by Henry Fancourt White. The pass is also home to several historic sites, including the Old Toll House, which is a proclaimed heritage site