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Jacob's Ladder

Jamestown, Saint Helena
Jacobs ladder from the top
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Jamestown
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: This narrow set of 399 steps is the only path out of the seaward end of Jamestown.
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st helena island
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“I live here”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

It's 699 steps by the way...and i run down it at least once a day...(missing a step, or 'skip stepping' as they call it). - takes less than 5 minutes. More

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BLACKWELL, UK
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“ST HELENA JOYS”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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I loved the people. Friendly, open and polite. Everyone says hello! More

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Kamloops, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Not to be missed”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2011
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Jacob's Ladder is not for everyone however the view from the top after you have struggled to the top makes it that much more spectacular. If you find the stairs too steep to go back down you can walk down ladder hill road. Keep your eyes open for the plaque the commemorating locals who died in 1890 land slide and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“I rose to the challenge and conquered Jacob's Ladder”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2010
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The climb of 699 steps is a must for the finest views of Jamestown! It's a steep climb but a real sense of achievement when you get to the top (recognised by the certificate you can get from the museum). More

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“climbing jacobs ladder”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2009

I was lucky enough to stay in Jamestown June/July this year and finally plucked up the courage to climb jacobs ladder. It is actually 699 steps and very steep. Not being the fittest person, i found it hard but felt very proud to finish the climb. St Helena itself is a wonderful experience, some of the best scenery in the... More

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Corona de Tucson, AZ
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“It is really 699 steps not 399”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2005
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There are 699 steps on Jacob's Ladder in Jamestown. I went down them in October 1998 and up them in July 2001. Great view from the top. I would suggest going up rather than going down. Derald Nye More

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