he picturesque town of Clarens is situation in the Eastern Free State approximately 3 hours drive from Johannesburg, Durban and Bloemfontein.
 
The Red Mountain Range as well as the Maluti Mountains surrounds Clarens, which makes this town an artist paradise. Meander through the 17 art galleries and explore the quaint, intimate restaurants and bars in the area. More energetic guests may put their various talents and endurance to the test with a number of activities that are available ranging from horse riding, hiking, game hunting, fly fishing, abseiling and many more.  
   
Directions from Johannesburg to Castle in Clarens:
Total distance approx. 315 km
Take the N3 Durban towards Villiers.
Before Villiers there is an Engen-Vaal-1-Stop. 3km after the Engen-Vaal-1-Stop take Villiers – Suid (South) – Frankfort (Exit 169) turn-off (The signboard – R51 Villiers (Suid) and R103 Frankfort). Turn right at the top of the bridge towards Frankfort. This is the last turn-off before the Tollgate at Villiers.
After approximately 30km, you will reach a T-junction (just before Frankfort) – turn right. (Signboard – R34 Frankfort, R26 Reitz)
Travel for approximately 6 km. Just after Frankfort go over a bridge (Wilge River) and turn left towards Reitz. (Signboard - R26 Reitz)
After approximately 60km, you will reach a 4-way stop (just outside Reitz) – continue straight to Bethlehem (R26) (you don’t go through Reitz)
Travel for approximately 50km to Bethlehem – Reaching Bethlehem there will be a Shopping Center on your right hand side (Pick & Pay). Continue straight on this road (road becomes N5 to Kestell & Harrismith)
Approx.5km after Bethlehem turn right towards Clarens & Golden Gate (R712)
Travel approximately 30km to Clarens
Travel past Clarens (on your right hand side) towards Golden Gate (R712).
After about 5km there will be a sign post for “Castle in Clarens”, “Bokpoort Holiday farm”, “Rebellie Game Farm” and “Craig Rossie Trout Farm” on your left hand side. Turn right towards Bokpoort and follow the Bokpoort signs on this gravel road.
Go past Bokpoort. 200m after Bokpoort you will see the Castle In Clarens entrance on the right. Please enter through these gates for Castle in Clarens
 
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