Lady Grey, Eastern Cape

Lady Grey, Eastern Cape

Lady Grey is a rural village in the Eastern Cape in South Africa. It is situated in a valley below the Witteberg mountains, about 55 kilometers east of Aliwal North and 260 km from the capital of the Free State Province, Bloemfontein. It was founded in 1858.

Old buildings have been restored to attract tourists and relocators.

Lady Grey attracts nature lovers, bird watchers, hikers, and fly fishing enthusiasts. Wild trout and yellowfish are found in abundance in the streams and rivers in the area.

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