For the MTB enthusiasts -
Virginia Farm, Eston
We are very proud to introduce to you, a new MTB experience. A 20km trail with 4km of single track incorporating all that a mountain bike enthusiast demands. A magnificient setting surrounded by fantastic scenery, an undulatiing and flowing track, which we hope will be a pleasure for you to ride. The trail is safe, fully marked and is designed in such a way to accommodate all ages and fitness levels. We also have the"The Stoney Hill Chute", a challenging 480m downhill track to test your skills. Showers and changing facilities are available upon request.
Our current projects are the building of new change room facilities and the development of an additional 20km of track.
Our primary business is Sugar Cane but we have decided to open up our farm and all its beauty for you to enjoy. We have it all, in timber plantations, sugar cane fields, grasslands, indigenous bush, high sandstone cliffs, deep valleys, streams and dams. Come and have some fun!!Please take note that there will be no charge for your group at this stage, as we really do appreciate you riding this trail and spreading the news.
Please find the directions below.
Bookings:
Cycle Track - Pete 083 7811042
Accomodation - Lou 083 636 0850
The Area
Virginia Farm is situated in the Eston region of Kwa Zulu Natal. Eston is situated halfway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, and is predominantly a sugar cane farming area. This region also forms part of one of the oldest conservancies, namely the Beaumont Eston Conservancy. Conservancies are voluntary committees made up of the local community, and its user groups which practise co-operative environmental management. Due to the topography of this region, farming is not suited to all the areas and pockets of undeveloped land exist, which are still in a pristine state, rich in plant, animal and bird life.
The farm owners Pete and Lou Stainbank have decided to share these pristine areas, along with their commercial farm operation, with you, by providing self catering accommodation and a chance for you to utilise the resource for your pleasure, be it birding, hiking, fishing, horse riding, cycling etc.
The Self Catering Accommodation is ideal for families, groups or reps doing businesss in the area. The location is ideal and unique with breathtaking scenery, loads of fresh air and plenty to do, or so if you wish, to do nothing but relax, swim in the pool and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Directions
From PMB :
Take the R603, Umlaas Rd, Umbumbulu Fly off, off the Freeway
Head straight towards Eston and Umbumbulu
From DURBAN :
Go along the N3 and take the Camperdown Fly off. Go left at the bridge and follow that road until you get to a T-junction. Go left towards Eston and Umbumbulu on the R603
At the Caltex Service Station keep straight on the R603 and go a further +- 15km.
The single lane goes into a double lane as you go up a hill, you pass the Telkom and MTN tower on top of the hill.
Go down the hill around two sharp bends and turn right onto a tar road called EZIMWINI.
Go 3.6 kms and on your right is a signpost with VIRGINIA and a picture of a Lourie bird on another.
Turn into this driveway and keep bearing right on the good road. You will see the buildings and drive on into the yard (1km)
GALLERY...
