Lidgetton, Natal Midlands
Close to Howick in the southern parts of the central Midlands, Lidgetton is little more than a quaint trading post that today boasts something of an artists' community, a café and post office, as well as a surrounding township that has formed around Lidgetton.
The pretty pastoral idyll lies on the R103 in what is arguably one of the most appealing parts of KwaZulu Natal, lying as it does in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains - rolling, green hills so beautiful, yet so much a part of the terrain that one can become immune to their beauty a little too hastily.
The other item of note, when it comes to Lidgetton, is its access. The little village manages to promise an immediate sense of getting away from it all - a winding down and beautiful surrounds - yet it is also right on the Midlands Meander, a quirky mix of over 150 places at which to eat, drink, sleep, shop and play; and close enough to Howick to warrant a visit to its famous falls.
Right in Lidgetton is the historical building of St Matthews, definitely worth a visit, whilst local trout fishing in dams and rivers around the Kamberg - about 30 minutes from Lidgetton - is reputed to be excellent. The Caversham Valley provides horse riding opportunities, whilst those after a round of golf have a choice of either Boschhoek or Sakubula golf course. And hiking on river and hill trails in the area never fails to fulfil the expectations of those who come here to drink in the green hills and meandering valleys.
Travellers' Reviews
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We stumbled on Ledgetton when doing the Midlands Meander last year and were thoroughly impressed. Our first impression was of how very green and lush it was there! We unfortunately couldn't stay for very long, but enjoyed the time we spend there.
Irene (Kimberley)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Caversham Woods Cottage One
Caversham Woods Cottage One offers accommodation near Lidgetton in the Caversham Valley with beautiful views on a farm in the heart of the Midlan...
Caversham Woods Cottage 2B
Caversham Woods Cottage 2B offers self-catering accommodation with beautiful views on a farm in the heart of the Midlands, making it a great plac...
Lythwood Lodge
Taking a mid-week break at the Lythwood Country Hotel will put you in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, along the famous Midlands Meander....
Caversham Woods Cottage Four
Caversham Woods Cottage Four offers lovely self-catering accommodation in Natal Midlands with beautiful views on a farm, making it a great place ...
St Ives Lodge
St Ives is situated in Lions River in the beautiful Natal Midlands, 10 kilometres from Howick. Our guests are able to enjoy the spoils and splend...
Caversham Woods Cottage 2A
Caversham Woods Cottage 2A offers lovely self-catering with beautiful views on a farm in the heart of the Natal Midlands. The cottage can accommo...
Things to do in the area
Fly Fishing at Tillietudlem Trout Farm
Some of the finest private fly fishing waters on the Midlands Meander! Tillietudlem offers exceptional and exclusive fly fishing for Rainbow and ...
Caversham Mill Restaurant
The Caversham Mill Restaurant is situated on the banks of the Lions River, overlooking a waterfall. When the river is in full flow, the noise of ...
Buffelsbosch Equestrian
Meander the Natal Midlands from the comfort of one of the Buffelsbosch Equestrian saddles, atop a well-trained horse that is cooperative and good...
Fly Fishing at St Ives
St Ives is an exquisite fly fishing estate situated in the heart of the Midlands, which is a natural treasure trove that is nestled within the be...
St Ives Boma Restaurant
To celebrate the beauty and wonder of the Midlands, St Ives offers an idyllic eatery away from the hubbub of the urban centres. This restaurant, ...
Swissland Cheese
The natural splendour of the Natal Midlands is combined with the enticing allure of Switzerland on the Swissland Cheese Farm. Situated in Balgowa...
Highgate Wine Estate
Most people know about Piggly Wiggly Village in the Midlands of KZN. What started off as only a couple of shops – a coffee shop cum deli and a sh...
Midlands Meander Horse Trails
Drink in the breath-taking vistas of the mountains, hills, dams and pine tree plantations of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on one of the beautiful h...
The Waffle Inn
There is nothing quite like a hot golden waffle that is crisp on the edges, fluffy on the inside, and laden in a delicious topping. The Waffle In...
Noteworthy attractions
Albert Falls Dam Nature Reserve
The source of the uMngeni River lies in the uMngeni Vlei area, an ancient wetland bounded by hills. From here it meanders eastward through undula...
Midmar Dam Nature Reserve
The large stretch of fresh water from the uMngeni, coupled with 1000 hectares of game park that contains red hartebeest, blesbok, reedbuck, black...
Bosch Hoek Golf Club
Bosch Hoek Golf Course in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands must qualify as one of the most picturesque layouts in the country. The estate is convenient...
Gowrie Farm Golf Course
Gowrie Farm Golf Course, one of KwaZulu Natal's finest golf courses, was built in the traditional way with push up greens and rugged bunkers. The...
Maritzburg Golf Club
The Maritzburg Golf Club in Pietermaritzburg is one of the oldest golf clubs in South Africa, dating back to 1886. It has lush, smooth cynodon gr...
Sakabula Golf Club
Sakabula Golf Club is a unique combination of agricultural smallholdings around a delightful 18-hole, par 73, golf course in a scenic rural envir...
Victoria Country Club
Less than five minutes from the CBD of Pietermaritzburg, the Victoria Country Club is superbly located in the scenic parklands adjoining the Quee...
Battlefields Route
The KwaZulu Natal hinterland has witnessed some of the most brutal and significant battles to be fought in South Africa. These historical sites f...
Midlands Meander
The enchantment of the Midlands has long inspired many a visitor and resident to creativity and as a result, local artists, potters and weavers c...
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