Hiking on Saint Helena Island

Keen hikers will love St Helena as there is a wide range of walking on offer, which can be combined with general sight-seeing as well.

St Helena Tourism has a great summary of the top 20 hikes on the island – See here for the LINK

The distance of the 21 recommended walks range from an easy 1.5 km up to 12 km, and the walking time falls between 1hr 15 mins – 3 hrs 30 mins. It is always recommended to be accompanied by a island guide.

The island’s 21 Post Box Walks and 11 recommended Footpaths have received official Green Flag Trail accreditation.

Some of the best hiking on Saint Helena

• short easy hike to Mundens
• Hike to Heart shaped Waterfall – is at its most prolific during the winter months, but gentle hike along a well maintained path to the spectacular rock face.
• Lots Wife’s Pond. With narrow, rocky paths and ropes at the stickiest bits, it’s certainly challenging, but to swim in those sheltered sea ponds at the end is just the best.
• An alternative, but less demanding  walk, is Diana’s Peak the highest point on St Helena at 823 metres above sea level and is home to exotic flora and fauna.

Finally though not strictly a walk, Jacobs Ladder is certainly a hike upwards. It was built in 1829 as an inclined plane to connect Jamestown to the Garrison at Ladder Hill. It stretches 900 feet high and is an intriguing 699 steps to reach the top. Its perfect for a morning climb, to relax at the top, taking in the wonderful views of Jamestown.

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