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Westhill
About Westhill
It is situated on the western side of Makhanda, on the right-hand side of the Cradock Road as you enter the town. The suburb stretches from Milner Street on its eastern border to the Old Quarry in the west.
West Hill is widely considered the most exclusive and historic residential suburb in Grahamstown. It is highly sought after by families and academics due to its prime location, leafy tree-lined streets, and proximity to elite educational institutions.
The defining feature of Westhill is its immediate walking-distance proximity to St. Andrew’s College, St. Andrew’s Preparatory School, and the Diocesan School for Girls (DSG). It sits right on the doorstep of Rhodes University, making it a prime location for the university's Chancellor's residence, professors, and affluent students.
West Hill hosts the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature on Worcester Street, an award-winning, completely eco-friendly "Green Building".
Trailhead Captains
Our mayors for this area
Martin D
“Germinator”
Eurico M
“TopMarqs”
Shane C
Trailhead features
- Bike Service1 on the trails
Mechanic available to fix or tune your bike
- Coffee Shop1 on the trails
Café stop before or after your ride
- Dam2 on the trails
Reservoir or dam — worth a stop for the views
- Flow Trail1 on the trails
Smooth, bermed sections — mostly downhill
- Jump2 on the trails
Built jumps and tabletops on the trail
- Parking2 on the trails
Street or off-street parking available
- Railway crossing2 on the trails
Railway level crossing
- Ramp1 on the trails
Wooden or built-up ramps on trail
- Scenic stretch1 on the trails
Especially pretty stretch of the trail
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Routes starting/ending within Westhill