Barrydale Travel Guide

 
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The heart of Barrydale

The heart of Barrydale, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  You might not believe me but the heart of Barrydale seems to be in this dam. I was totally amazed at how the water receding was forming the shape of a heart. There must be lots of love, joy and peace here, look at the water, they tell their own story. 

The heart of Barrydale

The heart of Barrydale, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  You might not believe me but the heart of Barrydale seems to be in this dam. I was totally amazed at how the water receding was forming the shape of a heart. There must be lots of love, joy and peace here, look at the water, they tell their own story. 

Route 62

Route 62, Barrydale

 nora_south_africa Says:  from Barrydale there are lots of things to do along Route 62I will include a route 62 webpage, but you must visit Ronnie's sex shop(bar)Warmwaterberg spa is basic accom at not so expensive prices and accom was clean.buy dried fruit and BiltongPLease make sure the road to... 

Warmwater berg spa

Warmwater berg spa, Barrydale

 nora_south_africa Says:  This is a hot mineral spring, surrounded by five Klein Karoo mountain ranges,Warmwaterberg Spa offers a wide variety of self catering accommodation, caravan sites and camping.Please note facility is historical but BASIC !Private Roman baths are situated in the Main House... 

Ronnies sex shop(pub)

Ronnies sex shop(pub), Barrydale

 nora_south_africa Says:  This pub just outside Barrydale was once a shop that Ronnie owned. It was called Ronnies shop. It closed down . One day Ronnies friends decided to play a trick on Ronnie and they painted the word "SEX" in between the words 'Ronnie' and 'shop'. As one drives along the R62,... 

mountain swimming in tradouw pass

mountain swimming in tradouw pass, Barrydale

 nora_south_africa Says:  see pictures on my travelogue.... some places in the mountains have places where you can swim... 

Affie plaas

Affie plaas, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  Affie plaas is a "deli" where you can buy some extremely interesting things like curried qual eggs etc. 

Need something for the garden

Need something for the garden, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  Why not pop in here and buy some local plants to take home. 

Need something to read

Need something to read, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  Visit the local library. 

Dutch Reformed church

Dutch Reformed church, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  Every town & village has one 

Cape Crow Centre for Rehabilitation Of Wildlife

Cape Crow Centre for Rehabilitation Of Wildlife, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  This wildlife rehabilitation centre was started when Matthew, a tiny orphaned baby baboon, was brought to The Manger. A multitude of other orphaned, injured, traumatized or abandoned wild animals and birds have since arrived. Many have been released and some, like the... 

Visit the peace monument

Visit the peace monument, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  The South African Peace PagodaAt sunrise on 7th December 2000 an eminent 90-year-old Burmese monk Sayadaw U Thila Wunta, consecrated the South African Peace Pagoda – gift he had long wanted to bestow on Africa, thus completing his dream and mission to promote peace and... 

Walking the labyrinth

Walking the labyrinth, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  In 1998 Peter and Nola Frazer, owners of a farm called The Manger in Lemoenshoek (15km from Barrydale, towards Ladismith on the R62), followed an inspiration to build an outdoor Labyrinth. They chose to replicate the eleven-circuit Labyrinth embedded in the floor of Charters... 

Restaurants  

JAM TART: restuarant&Shop

JAM TART: restuarant&Shop, Barrydale

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Clarke of the Karoo: Clarke of the Karoo

Clarke of the Karoo: Clarke of the Karoo, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  this great Restaurant and Farm Stall, are open for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. Supper Wednesday to Saturday. Take note that the kitchen closes early, but the food tastes like it was made by the angels. It was Judged "among the top ten restaurants in the entire Garden... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Jukskei

Jukskei, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  Jukskei is believed to originate around 1743 in the Cape, South Africa.[1] by "transport riders" who traveled with ox-drawn wagons[2]. They used the wooden pins of the yokes (Afrikaans: Skei) of the oxen to throw at a stick that was planted into the ground. The game was also... 

Feel like a game of bowls

Feel like a game of bowls, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  If you want to join the locals for a game of bowls, I am sure that they will welcome you. Seemed a bit short of players to me. 

Favorites  

Prickley pears

Prickley pears, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  It is wonderful to see these plants in flower and then knowing that in a few weeks time you will be able to enjoy the lovely prickly pears it produces. 

The cutest cottage

The cutest cottage, Barrydale

 mvtouring Says:  I think this is by far the cuttest cottage in the village. My one day cottage 

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 you are bound to find some excellent sightings and wonderfull flowers in the gardens of the villagers. 

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 Barrydale is situated on the popular tourism route - Route 62. It is my pleasure to welcome you this very special village of Barrydale.. Barrydale has occupied a very special place in the hearts and... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Barrydale. I'd love to share with you the 8 tips I've written, the 14 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created. 

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