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History and Nature Map

An island map of historical and nature spots on Anguilla. Take a tour around the island to discover there is more to Anguilla than just its beaches.

1.Take a tour of the award winning nature trails at Cap Juluca. Call ahead for availability.

2.The tiny church in Long Bay is just one example of our spirit. The church holds service during the winter season. Right across the road is a lovely village made park complete with benches and tables.

3.The National Trust in the Valley next to the Public Library has information and exhibits all year. It is also an opportunity to pick up a publication of particular interest, Wetlands of Anguilla, A guide to the island's ponds and shorelines. Invaluable as a nature and bird watching guide.

4.The View is fabulous along the dirt road from Long Bay to South Hill, look for the old prision ruins just off the road.

5.Historical tours of the lower Valley will guide you through some of the lovely colorful cottages that usually are only seen from the outside.

6.History is being made or re-made at our only plantation house, Wallblake House. Walk around some old- time craftsmanship. Within easy walking distance of the airport and the Valley. Ranny and Jo's Ice Cream Parlor is right across the road and so it World Art and Antiques.

7.Hike from North Side all the way to Shoal Bay. Look for Pitch Apple Hole along the way...Cross the main road and go all the way to Island Harbour on a dirt road. If you make it to Shoal Bay have lunch at Uncle Ernies.

8.Heritage Collection is a wonderful representation of our island's history.
Mr. Colville Petty, historian and curator of the collections, has put together artifacts, photographs and displays, which capture the history of Anguilla from the period of the Arawaks to the recent and critical Revolution. The museum is open weekdays and Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
It is located on the main road at the South Hill Plaza. A red sign designates the museum. Gee Wee's Bakery is right next door.

9.Katouche Forest Start at Govt. House and follow the trail through our "rain forest" all the way to the beach. Look for the cave along the path. It is easy to walk through and has a giant fig tree growing inside.

10.Salt ponds are home to everything from Herons to Sandpipers. They also make a nice place to watch and listen. Pack a lunch and make sure to carry water.

11.Windward Point
Take a walk on the wild side from Junks hole all the way to the point. Look for Abadamn Hole on the north coast. Park at Junks Hole and walk back in time for lunch at Palm Grove on the beach.

12.You can see Little Bay a whole different way if you walk from the Valley up Roaches Hill and the dirt road down to Limestone Bay. Look to the west as you walk to see the cliffs of Crocus Bay and the Little Bay cove. Take the fork half way down and walk all the way to Black Garden Bay.

13.Cuisinart Resort and Spa has a Hydroponic farm in operation right at the resort. Call the resort to ask about a tour. Take advantage of their wonderful vegetable selection grown on the property at one of their fine restaurants.

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