Yulande’s Pringle Bay Guidebook
Food scene
For freshly baked artisan breads and pastries and everything you might look for in a deli.
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Lemon + Lime Deli - Pringle Bay
8 Central RdFor freshly baked artisan breads and pastries and everything you might look for in a deli.
Lovely coffee shop and fine dining restaurant.
Simply Coffee(Downstairs) and Bistro Three Six Five (Restaurant upstairs)
Reservations essential
1861, Peak Rd, Pringle Bay, 7196
Breakfast and lunch at Simply Coffee downstairs and fine dining dinner from 6pm upstairs with beer on tap
028 273 8931
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1861 Peak RoadLovely coffee shop and fine dining restaurant.
Simply Coffee(Downstairs) and Bistro Three Six Five (Restaurant upstairs)
Reservations essential
1861, Peak Rd, Pringle Bay, 7196
Breakfast and lunch at Simply Coffee downstairs and fine dining dinner from 6pm upstairs with beer on tap
028 273 8931
1867 Central Rd, Pringle Bay, 7196
Breakfast and lunch, sunday roast
028 273 8155
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La Galerie
1867 Central Rd1867 Central Rd, Pringle Bay, 7196
Breakfast and lunch, sunday roast
028 273 8155
Hook Line & Sinker
382 Crescent St, Pringle Bay, 7196
Bookings only (lunch and dinner)
083 632 7534
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Hook Line & Sinker
382 Crescent StHook Line & Sinker
382 Crescent St, Pringle Bay, 7196
Bookings only (lunch and dinner)
083 632 7534
City/town information
The Pringle Bay and Rooi Els area has a rich heritage dating back to the Stone Age. The mountains and coastline have been inhabited by nomadic tribes for thousands of years. However, the actual villages were only founded in the 1930s when the land was purchased by three businessmen hoping to turn the area between the Rooi Els River and Palmiet River into beach estates.
The name Pringle Bay was actually originally given to the stretch of land between where the two villages of Rooi Els and Pringle Bay now lie. This was back in the late 1700s and the name came from the Royal Naval Commander-in-Chief, Sir Thomas Pringle. He was in charge of the Simons Town Naval Base from 1796-1798. When the bay was named in the late 1700s, the plan was to turn the area into a port to ship farm produce across False Bay to the naval base and surrounding town. However, this never actually happened, which allowed Pringle Bay to remain a quiet area that is now a wonderful retreat from city life.
The heritage of Pringle Bay and Rooi Els is deeply rooted in conservation, which makes this quiet, little village so appealing to nature lovers, as well as to those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city
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Pringle Bay
The Pringle Bay and Rooi Els area has a rich heritage dating back to the Stone Age. The mountains and coastline have been inhabited by nomadic tribes for thousands of years. However, the actual villages were only founded in the 1930s when the land was purchased by three businessmen hoping to turn the area between the Rooi Els River and Palmiet River into beach estates.
The name Pringle Bay was actually originally given to the stretch of land between where the two villages of Rooi Els and Pringle Bay now lie. This was back in the late 1700s and the name came from the Royal Naval Commander-in-Chief, Sir Thomas Pringle. He was in charge of the Simons Town Naval Base from 1796-1798. When the bay was named in the late 1700s, the plan was to turn the area into a port to ship farm produce across False Bay to the naval base and surrounding town. However, this never actually happened, which allowed Pringle Bay to remain a quiet area that is now a wonderful retreat from city life.
The heritage of Pringle Bay and Rooi Els is deeply rooted in conservation, which makes this quiet, little village so appealing to nature lovers, as well as to those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Sightseeing
Brodie Link Trail is a 5.6 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Pringle Bay, Western Cape, South Africa and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running. The Brodie Link trail is easily accessed and offers wonderful fynbos viewing. It’s categorised as a medium trail, give yourself 1.5 to 2 hours. The trail starts halfway along the old jeep track. This runs from the eastern end of Caesar Road, near to the R44. Follow the track as it winds up the hill and near the top you’ll find another trail, at a T Junction. If you follow the right fork you’ll be rewarded with two view sites. The climb is fairly steep. If you take the left fork towards Betty’s Bay you’ll have lovely views of the bay towards Hermanus.
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Brodie Link Nature Reserve
Brodie Link Trail is a 5.6 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Pringle Bay, Western Cape, South Africa and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running. The Brodie Link trail is easily accessed and offers wonderful fynbos viewing. It’s categorised as a medium trail, give yourself 1.5 to 2 hours. The trail starts halfway along the old jeep track. This runs from the eastern end of Caesar Road, near to the R44. Follow the track as it winds up the hill and near the top you’ll find another trail, at a T Junction. If you follow the right fork you’ll be rewarded with two view sites. The climb is fairly steep. If you take the left fork towards Betty’s Bay you’ll have lovely views of the bay towards Hermanus.
Saturday morning parkrun!
Offering over 60 species of birds, forested gorges, waterfalls and a mind boggling number of plant species, the gardens are a joy to young and old alike. Look out for small mammals; there are leopards roaming in these mountains.
This Garden is one of eight National Botanical Gardens within the National Botanical Institute, an autonomous, Parastatal institution, in terms of the Forestry Act No.122 of 1984. The primary function of this Botanical Garden is to grow and display plants of the coastal fynbos and strandveld. The purpose is research, conservation, and education. The hope is to promote an understanding, love and appreciation of the diversity found here. The Botanical Garden is situated in the heart of the unique Floral biome known as the Fynbos. In this beautiful and pristine section of the South Western Cape coastline, the number of plant species per square kilometer is greater than anywhere else in the whole of Southern Africa. Enjoy hikes to waterfalls and through the hills.
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Harold Porter National Botanical Garden
Broadwith RoadSaturday morning parkrun!
Offering over 60 species of birds, forested gorges, waterfalls and a mind boggling number of plant species, the gardens are a joy to young and old alike. Look out for small mammals; there are leopards roaming in these mountains.
This Garden is one of eight National Botanical Gardens within the National Botanical Institute, an autonomous, Parastatal institution, in terms of the Forestry Act No.122 of 1984. The primary function of this Botanical Garden is to grow and display plants of the coastal fynbos and strandveld. The purpose is research, conservation, and education. The hope is to promote an understanding, love and appreciation of the diversity found here. The Botanical Garden is situated in the heart of the unique Floral biome known as the Fynbos. In this beautiful and pristine section of the South Western Cape coastline, the number of plant species per square kilometer is greater than anywhere else in the whole of Southern Africa. Enjoy hikes to waterfalls and through the hills.
Stony Point, the home of the African penguin. Ocean, mountains and birds ensure great photographic opportunities.
This bird colony is one of the most beautiful and interesting seascapes along the African coast, and is the only area where mountains are found in such close proximity to the sea. Several sea birds breed in this colony, almost all of which are in decline. Up until 1982, all Penguin colonies were on islands along the Cape and Namibian coasts. Since then these birds have established themselves at the Boulders in Simonstown on the Cape Peninsula, and here at Stony Point. Although small by comparison, these relatively new breeding sites far apart from the more established ones, are vital for the protection of this species mainly from the many oil spills, which are an on-going threat, due to the illegal flushing out of emptied oil tankers at sea.
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Stony Point Penguin Colony
Stony Point, the home of the African penguin. Ocean, mountains and birds ensure great photographic opportunities.
This bird colony is one of the most beautiful and interesting seascapes along the African coast, and is the only area where mountains are found in such close proximity to the sea. Several sea birds breed in this colony, almost all of which are in decline. Up until 1982, all Penguin colonies were on islands along the Cape and Namibian coasts. Since then these birds have established themselves at the Boulders in Simonstown on the Cape Peninsula, and here at Stony Point. Although small by comparison, these relatively new breeding sites far apart from the more established ones, are vital for the protection of this species mainly from the many oil spills, which are an on-going threat, due to the illegal flushing out of emptied oil tankers at sea.
Kogelberg Nature Reserve is considered to be the most beautiful of CapeNature’s protected areas.In Kogelberg Nature Reserve, visitor numbers are limited and low-impact activities which are compatible with the wilderness atmosphere is encouraged. Hikers have several options, and should be prepared for fairly rough terrain and unpredictable weather. It is essential that hikers wear closed shoes while hiking in the Kogelberg. There are various day walks to choose from.
The 100,000 hectare UNESCO designated Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve is home to the most complex biodiversity on our planet with more than 1,880 different plant species ... the next richest is the South American rainforest with just 420 species per 10,000 square kilometers.
The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve begins in the Atlantic Ocean, 7.5 km off a rugged, rocky shore interspersed by glorious, golden sandy beaches. A zig-zag ribbon of narrow coastal plain is squeezed between the ocean and huge sandstone mountains. Contorted by their tumultuous birth some 300 million years ago, these awesome folded mountains and highland valleys are home to the more than 1,880 different species of plants. Seventy seven (77) species within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve occur nowhere else on earth. To put this in perspective, the whole of the UK has just twenty two (22) endemics.
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Kogelberg Nature Reserve
Kogelberg Nature Reserve is considered to be the most beautiful of CapeNature’s protected areas.In Kogelberg Nature Reserve, visitor numbers are limited and low-impact activities which are compatible with the wilderness atmosphere is encouraged. Hikers have several options, and should be prepared for fairly rough terrain and unpredictable weather. It is essential that hikers wear closed shoes while hiking in the Kogelberg. There are various day walks to choose from.
The 100,000 hectare UNESCO designated Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve is home to the most complex biodiversity on our planet with more than 1,880 different plant species ... the next richest is the South American rainforest with just 420 species per 10,000 square kilometers.
The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve begins in the Atlantic Ocean, 7.5 km off a rugged, rocky shore interspersed by glorious, golden sandy beaches. A zig-zag ribbon of narrow coastal plain is squeezed between the ocean and huge sandstone mountains. Contorted by their tumultuous birth some 300 million years ago, these awesome folded mountains and highland valleys are home to the more than 1,880 different species of plants. Seventy seven (77) species within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve occur nowhere else on earth. To put this in perspective, the whole of the UK has just twenty two (22) endemics.