Things to do in Barrydale. Click on the photos to see more.
This little town has a fantastic range of activities. There are many hiking and cycling options, we show just one of each.
Wine Tasting at the Joubert-Tradouw Winery
Award winning wine comes from this small estate. Staying for lunch is a must. Delicious food!
Barrydale Weavers
Skilled locals work here to create excellent handwoven cloth, towels and much more. Take the tour and you can sometimes, try the hand loom for yourself.
Die Ou Kerk Antiques
Find a wonderful selection of collectibles in an old 1817 church building.
Ronnie’s Sex Shop
This iconic stop on the R62 is quirky and fun. Enjoy a drink or alcoholic milkshake with a light lunch at the Road Kill Café.
Tasting at Metanoia
An interesting small farm producing award winning gin. Pop in to hear their story and sample their gin, whiskey and rum.
The Tradouw Pass
A beautiful tarred mountain pass built by Thomas Bains. Views are spectacular. This is a must do and a good highlight to leave Barrydale on, as you journey to Swellendam.
En -route you will travel through the little village of Stuurbraak. Do stop here! Giant oaks, the Tradouw River and the backdrop of the Langeberg Mountains make for a particularly beautiful setting. Some of the little plots grow their own vegetables, tilling the earth the old fashioned way with horse drawn plough.
Barrydale Heritage Walk
An interesting guided tour around Barrydale to uncover its history and secrets. Takes roughly 2 hours… roughly… as there are likely to be a few stoep chats with locals en route.
Hike to the Barrydale Waterfall
Try this lovely walk with excellent views, which ends at a crystal clear pool and waterfall. This is just one of many lovely hikes in and around the town.
ArtySan Gallery
A welcoming creative space where you will meet the resident artist, Arthur Brigg, behind the easel. Also find various styles of work by select local artists.
The Cycle Loop
A scenic 40km ride for mountain bikers through interesting fruit farms, a farm making award winning gin and an award winning wine farm.
The NG Kerk
The NG Church is a landmark and fine example of South African Church architecture.
Guided Labyrinth Walk
Join Terry de Vries as she takes you through a mindful labyrinth walk. The Labyrinth is a copy of the one at Chartres in France. This is a very special and personal activity to release stress, process grief, and become more relaxed, and peaceful.
Warmwaterberg
Hot springs feed a pool for soaking in on this rustic spa/campsite. Not far from Barrydale, take a trip to soak away your stresses. It is very high in iron content, making it extremely healthy.
Herbal Tea and Tincture Tasting at Yamu Botanicals
Take a guided tour of this medicine garden and taste the rich flavours of a range of herbal teas and tinctures, lovingly prepared to soothe and restore. Let each sip be a moment of self-care, filling you with the spirit of each plant.
Guided Nature Medicine Mountain Walk
You’ll immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and rhythms of nature, becoming more attuned to what it reveals. It’s a mindful journey of awareness, discovering peace, clarity, and insight with each step
