Barrydale

Barrydale is situated on Route 62 in the Western Cape

Barrydale situated on Route 62 in the Western Cape lies between between two extremes. On the one side is the beautiful and fertile Tradouw Valley and on the other side you are faced with the stark and semi-arid Klein Karoo. These striking contrasts are experienced in a distance of 10km.

Two scenic drives will bring you to Barrydale. The N2 through Caledon and bypassing Swellendam, turning off onto the R324 after Buffelsjags via the Tradouws Pass. Barrydale is nestled at the foot of the Majestic Langeberge, in the Tradouw Valley, where the northern exit of the Tradouws Pass meets the R62 from Worcester, Robertson and Montagu.

Founded in 1882 by the Barry family of Swellendam, and nestling in the folds of the Langeberg Mountains, Barrydale is renowned for it’s vygies (mesembrayanthenums), brandy, peaches, apples, pears and apricots. The town can be approached from three directions: From the Overberg and the Garden Route via the magnificent Tradouw Pass. From Montagu and the fertile Tradouw Valley or from Oudtshoorn over the starkly beautiful Klein Karoo.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Montagu 66 km, Swellendam (via Suurbraak) 43 km, Oudtshoorn 176 km. Altitude: 420 m above sea level. Average Rainfall: 300 mm annually. Average Temperatures Summer 32 °c; Winter 20°c. Banks: Absa

HISTORICAL VIEWS

Dutch Reformed Church

NATURE

Poortjieskloof Dam

On the road to Montagu.

Tradouw Pass

This breathtaking pass with it’s steep crags, deep gullies, stunning rock formations, winter waterfalls and secluded swimming pools will take you to Swellendam and the Garden Route.

ATTRACTIONS

Annual Events

Tradouw Half Marathon

A 32 km run between Zuurbraak and Barrydale through Tradouw Pass in October.

Barrydale Wine Cellars

Produces excellent wines and brandy

Warmwaterberg Spa

Natural springs supply the warm and recuperative waters that fill the pools and baths of the well known spa. Accommodation facilities consist of chalets, rondavels and a caravan park.

ACTIVITIES

Fishing

Poortjieskloof Dam

Accommodation in and around Barrydale