Bainskloof Pass
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Bainskloof Pass (Template:Langx) is a mountain pass on the R301 regional road between Wellington and Ceres in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The 18-kilometer (11-mile)[1] pass, opened in 1854,[2] was constructed by road engineer Andrew Geddes Bain with the use of convict labour.[1] Originally built for horse-drawn traffic, the pass was later tarred.
The pass reaches Script error: No such module "convert".[3] at its highest point. Here, the road joins the Witte River, which descends the northern side of the mountains through a precipitous cleft to a stretch of rapids, waterfalls and natural pools. Bainskloof Pass is now a national monument.[3] Script error: No such module "Multiple image".
After roadworks starting in 2018, it finally reopened to the public in June 2022.[4]
Kramat of Sheikh Suleiman
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See also
References
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- ↑ Rosenthal, Eric. 1978. Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa. Cape Town and Johannesburg: Juta and Company Limited
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- ↑ Getaway Magazine
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External links
- Passes Index at Wild Dog Adventure Riding website
- Bainskloof history [1]
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