Buy Permits

for access to Montagu trails.

Day Permit (R50):

Day permits provide you with access to the trails including the gates code.

Annual Permit (R500):

Annual permits are valid from 1 February 2026 – 31 January 2027. These permits provide you access to the trails including the gate codes.

Annual Permit Kids under 16 (R0)

Note: You will be asked to accept our indemnity form when purchasing your permits.

Board collection location:

Montagu Country Hotel,
27 Bath Street,
Montagu

The PERMIT BOARD must be DISPLAYED on your bike AT ALL TIMES!

Use our contact form for assistance purchasing your permits.

Trail Building & maintenance


The Montagu Trail Network exists through the goodwill and trust of participating landowners.
By riding the Montagu Trail Network, you are a guest on private property. Respect the property. Respect the people. Respect the privilege of access.

FAQ's

Where do the trails start?

Most singletrack trails begin at the Park & Ride area behind Montagu High School on Hospital Street in Montagu. The longer training rides and gravel routes also utilise the Montagu High School sports fields for both starting and finishing points. Riders can navigate the network using trail maps and GPX downloads.

Yes, visitors can park at the designated Park & Ride area behind Montagu High School on Hospital Street. This serves as the main access point for the singletrack trail network and offers convenient access to the Orange Green Blue and extension routes.

Yes, GPX files are available for all major Montagu Trails routes including the singletrack network training rides and gravel routes. Riders can download these files directly from the trail pages and load them onto their GPS cycling computers smartphones or navigation apps before setting off.

Cellphone coverage varies depending on the route and terrain. While signal is generally available near town and on some lower sections of the trail network riders should be aware that several longer routes have limited or no reception. Therefore Montagu Trails recommends riding with a buddy and carrying basic emergency supplies.

Many singletrack routes like the Orange, Green, Blue, Bessiekop and Montaview trails allow dogs. However, owners should always keep their pets under control, respect other trail users and clean up after them to protect the trail environment.