The farm was established some 35 years ago when a brother and sister teamed up to grow a vineyard in the shadow of the mighty Cradock Peak of the Cape Fold Outeniqua mountains.

Bruce and Vivien converted two old labourers’ huts into basic farm style accommodation for visitors wanting to “escape to the country”.

One of the reasons for visiting Herold Wines farm is to see some Khoi-san rock paintings that were only discovered on the property in 2005 during the clearing of alien vegetation.The paintings are estimated to be around 2500 years old.

Above the sheer face of rock are the remnants of an old house and goldmine presumed to have dated back to the Millwood gold rush where there is a possibility that stragglers might have found gold in the area but nothing much more is known about it.

Panoramic views make the walk back thoroughly enjoyable and a bit easier being downhill most of the way. In the newly built restaurant area, those who want to, could enjoy some Herold Wines wine tasting.

The views are breathtaking and the old pass itself is a wonderful example of 19th century engineering.

The winding road hugs the mountains and the dry stone-wall is worth examining.

It was used to prevent the ox wagons from going over the edge dragging the oxen to their deaths in the valley below and taking the heavily laden wagons with them.

The hard earned goods would have been smashed beyond saving on the rocks below.

Herold Wine Farm offers many activities besides a cellar tour, wine tasting and delicious lunches. You can cycle farm roads, the passes and trails, picnic, swim, hike in magnificent mountain scenery, bird watch, and more.

It's also worth considering staying a few nights in one of the tastefully furnished farm cottages to soak up the peace and tranquility of this special farm set in the valleys among the high hills of the Outeniqua Mountains. A few days away at the well-appointed cottages in the majestic setting of Herold Wines farm would be a balm for the work-weary and pure delight for nature lovers!

After the hike we'll meet for optional refreshments at the Restaurant on the farm. 

Difficulty is rated 3/10 looking at elevation and you have to be able to cover the said distance.

???‍♀️??? List of compulsary items required for all our hikes: 

? Suitable lightweight hydration-/backpack/hip pouch 

? Hydration/bottled water

? Sunscreen

? Hat/head gear

? Suitable non-slip shoes (Off road shoes. Normal sneakers/road running shoes are NOT suitable) 

? Snacks

? Lightweight windproof jacket

? Fleece/midlayer depending the weather

? Your own emergency items, such as bandage, small petroleum jelly, blister plasters, etc

✨ Optional items:

Fingerless gloves, hiking poles, beanie, buffs, sunglasses.

♡ We'll meet at the parking area on the farm, at around 7h30 - 7h45.

Maps link:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/E9DAon517zFG4tUZA

♡ Hike starts around 8h00 from thd parking area.

? Tickets for these hikes are all inclusive, excluding all refreshments. Kindly join the w/a group where arrangements towards lifts/transport to the venue and other communication are done:-

https://chat.whatsapp.com/K5bE7CKzhrrIFv97rUQneH

For any furter information, contact Mariàn on 0727134498.(Also for all emergencies).