Location

Pilgrim's Rest was declared a gold field in 1873, soon after digger Alec "Wheelbarrow" Patterson had found gold deposits in Pilgrim's Creek. The Valley proved to be rich in gold and by the end of the year, there where about 1500 diggers working in the area. As a result, Pilgrim's Rest became a social center of the diggings. Mining was active until 1971 when Beta Mine was closed down. In 1986 the town was declared a national monument.

Places to visit include - The Central Information office on Main St. which gives an essential overview of Pilgrim's Rest's colorful past and the reason this mining village is so famous - Alanglade the former residence of the General Manager of the mine - The Printing Museum - The Dredzen Shop and House Museum - Robbers Grave at the cemetry - Pilgrim's Hut and Diggings at the edge of town on the Graskop Road, where you will see how the alluvial gold was panned in the river bed. - Reduction Works - Tintown - Joubert Bridge on the edge of the village on the Lydenburg road. A number of walking trails start and end at the village and are well worth exploring.

The Greater Escarpment region offers a wide range of tourist related activities within easy reach of Pilgrim's Rest. Scenic drives and walks throughout the area, Waterfalls, Birdwatching, along with good restaurants make Pilgrim's Rest an ideal point to explore the many wonderful amenities

Nearest towns

Nelspruit lies along the main N4 highway to the west; Barberton to the west and veering south; Mbabane (capital of Swaziland) to the south.

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