Rhodes

Afrikaans name: Rhodes

Rhodes Hotel

Photo © Johan van Zyl

Eastern Cape

The small village of Rhodes is situated on the Bell River in the Eastern Cape. The river is a well-known trout fishing destination which attracts people to Rhodes.

In winter the Rhodes Trail Run is held. This is a strenuous 52 km race that starts and ends in the village. In spring mountain bikers are drawn to the area for the 82 km Rhodes Mountain Bike Challenge. This is an arduous race that climbs the Naude's Neck pass, runs along the Lesotho border and returns to Rhodes via the Carlislehoekspruit Pass. The other main sporting event in the area is the annual Wild Trout Festival.

The village of Rhodes was proclaimed in 1897 and had a checquered history in its first few years. During the Second Boer War it was invaded 29 times!

Above - Naudes Pass

Photo © Johan van Zyl

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References and further reading

Things to do in Moer & Gone Places - Author: Jacques Marais - Published: 2015 - Page: 166

Top Birding Spots in Southern Africa - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 1992 - Page: 318

The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Published: 1987 - Page: 84

Places to Visit in Southern Africa - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1995 - Page: 197

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 327

On Route - Explore South Africa region by region - 3rd edition - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 2014 - Page: 191

go! - Issue 136 - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 50

go! - Issue 161 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 46

On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 1995 - Page: 279

Country Life - Issue 264 - Author: - Published: 2018 - Page: 29

go! - Issue 125 - Author: - Published: 2016 - Page: 100

Country Life - Issue 241 - Author: - Published: 2016 - Page: 62

Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 167

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