Fort Barrington
Fort Barrington
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British fort looming dramatically over the shoreline, built in 1779 to protect the British island from the French.
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Stephane H
3 contributions
Feb 2023
This hike is an easy trek. You can add on a bit of excitement by going over the hill on which the Fort stands and cross over the shallow water and onto another small island. The views of St. John's Harbour and the morning sunrise are magnificent from Fort Barrington.
Written 17 March 2023
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Misterfp
Williston Park, NY97 contributions
July 2021 • Family
Cool hike up a hill. Make sure you do it early morning and you at least wear sneakers. Awesome view of the island and probably only takes about 20-25 minutes to get to the top. We did it with 4 kids 10 and under.
Written 15 July 2021
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SP463OW
Cambridge, UK11 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
It’s a nice short walk up to the fort. A little steep near the top but if you take your time it’s fine. Coming down is a little trickier again just take your time and you’ll have no problems. It’s well worth the effort to see the views at the top. The beach below “Deep Bay” is lovely, very quiet, however, pretty much all are at the minute due to Covid travel restrictions. Also there’s parking at the bottom which is easy to get to.
Written 27 November 2020
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Julio Antonio Moreira DĂaz
Varadero, Cuba280 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Fort Barrington, located in Antigua, is a historic fortification built in the 18th century. Located on a promontory overlooking Deep Bay, the fort was designed to protect the island's harbour from possible invasion. Although ruined, Fort Barrington offers visitors a window into the past and a unique experience for those who enjoy military history and outdoor exploration. The climb to the fort is relatively short and rewarded with spectacular panoramic views of the coast and surrounding sea, making it a popular destination for hikers and photography lovers.
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Written 28 September 2024
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Lawrencek220
Montreal, Canada300 contributions
Mar 2020
We hiked this fort from the Royalton. The hike starts easy enough but then gets quite steep. Depending on your footwear, you may have to get on your hands and scramble up some parts. Definitely not good to wear flip flops. The fort is quite small and has a few rooms that you can venture in but the smell of urine is overwhelming. These rooms were definitely used as pit stops for some people. The view is also nice. You get to see a panoramic view that overlooks the Royalton resort as well as the ocean and the bay. You can continue to hike past the fort and it beings you down closer to the edge of the peninsula closer to the water. A nice pastime but nothing mind blowing.
Written 18 March 2020
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Epsom, UK1,071 contributions
Oct 2021
After spending an hour looking up at the fort while sat on the beach, decided to take a walk to the top of Fort Barrington. Its a bit of a scramble in places and trainers are recommended over flip flops. Its a short climb and well worth it for the superb views over the ocean, beach and lagoon. There's not much to the fort itself but if you are so inclined you can keep walking towards the national park of the same name.
Written 17 December 2021
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Hugo, MN1,260 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
The fort sits on top of goat hill and it is the only fort in Antigua that saw military action. It’s purpose was to protect St. John’s Harbour. It is a short walk uphill and it overlooks Deep Bay Beach. Please do not touch the Manchineel Trees! Also, be aware of what they look like as they are poisonous.
Written 5 January 2020
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YME228
Passaic, NJ19 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Nice hike up a hill to a wonderful view. We had a guide from the Roylaton hotel and it was helpful to know where to climb safely. It takes only 15-20mins to go up, and you need good sneakers because it is steep and can be slippery. Quite adventurous but fun and the view is well worth it.
Written 2 September 2022
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JulesbSouthLondon
Coulsdon, UK270 contributions
May 2023
I would say this a must do for anyone visiting Antigua. The views from the top were beautiful. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the top. It's not far but you have to be careful as it's easy to lose your footing. At the beginning you have to hold onto a rope to haul yourself up. There are no proper paths either. Not recommended for anyone pregnant, with young children or the elderly.
Written 13 July 2023
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Master of Funk
United Kingdom319 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
You’ll get good views of surrounding areas such as Deep Bay beach, Williams Place and Galley Bay beach.
We were staying at the Royalton so getting here wasn’t difficult. It took us about 25 minutes to get to the summit. The hike itself is not difficult, you’ll need a fair amount of balance and there’s a rope to help you up the most challenging part of the climb.
We were staying at the Royalton so getting here wasn’t difficult. It took us about 25 minutes to get to the summit. The hike itself is not difficult, you’ll need a fair amount of balance and there’s a rope to help you up the most challenging part of the climb.
Written 13 February 2024
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Hi How long of a hike was it to the top of Fort Barrington? Also, was it a difficult hike?
Thanks
Written 22 October 2015
It took about 15 minutes to climb from the beach up to the fort and thats was wearing flipflops
Written 23 October 2015
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