14 Nov Our Mountain Biking & Hiking Trails
Enjoy the action and exhilaration of Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails when you stay with us. Adventure lovers with an appreciation for the outdoors are in the right place to take in the surrounding Cape Fynbos and scenic Karoo landscapes,which are synonymous with the R62. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, our Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails live up to our name, not only being absolutely wild, but also undeniably stunning.
Absolutely Wild’s farm stays place visitors in the heart of Route 62, where the rolling hills of the Barrydale Valley set a picturesque backdrop. Trail runners young and old can look forward to two private hiking trails on our farm, which showcase the splendour of this region to perfection. The first hiking trail is 5 km in length, ideal for novice hikers and families with children. This shorter hiking trail can be enjoyed over the course of a few hours, where you can explore the natural beauty of our farm and feel renewed by the fresh countryside air and quiet surroundings. There are benches and water points available to hikers on this trail, and we recommend getting an early start or planning your hike for later in the afternoon, to avoid the harsh midday sun and heat.
For those who are ready for an exciting challenge, our second Absolutely Wild farm hiking trail is a 21 km round trip that is far more advanced. As with our easier hiking trail, water points and benches can be found at many points along the trail – we have our own reliable water source and are completely self-sustaining in this regard. You will love the solidarity, birdlife, clear star-filled night sky and natural beauty of this stretched out hiking trail, and best of all you and your group can pack up your tents and camp out together overnight at the half way mark of 10.5 kms, before heading back to our base in the morning. Make every moment of your farm stay count, by embarking on this incredible outdoor hiking adventure.
A popular activity for adrenaline seekers in the area, Mountain Biking is a fun way to observe the scenery and soak up the sunshine, while still working up a sweat. Bring your mountain biking gear along when you book accommodation with us, and explore the extensive splendour of our farm in speedy style. Mountain Bikers can choose from two trails to enjoy during their stay with us, where there are many observation points to take breaks and re-energize, with benches and water points readily available. Our Mountain Biking Trail for beginners is 7.5 kms in distance, while our farm’s more advanced Mountain Biking Trail expands over 21 captivating kilometres.