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Hackleton's Cliff

Spectacular escarpment offering great views

Hackleton’s Cliff is the impressive limestone escarpment that scythes through the parishes of St John and St Joseph, overlooking the East Coast.

Reaching a height of over one thousand feet (305m), it was formed during the breakup of the limestone crust that covers the island. Local folklore relates that its name derives from a man named Hackleton, who committed suicide by riding his horse over the edge of the cliff.

Along the cliff edge, you get breathtaking views along the East Coast. Tours of the island usually take you to at least one viewpoint along the escarpment. You can take your pick from St John’s Church, Pegg Farm (pictured here) or the official Hackleton’s Cliff viewpoint, which lies between the two.

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By car: Follow Highway 3B NE out of Bridgetown, approximately 10 miles (18km) to Hackleton’s Cliff, Pegg Farm or St John’s Church. Follow the signs.

By Bus: There are no direct buses, but hourly #6A bus from Fairchild St Terminal (Bridgetown) bound for Martin’s Bay passes 800m from Hackleton’s Cliff (50min). The more frequent #7 bus heading for Sargeant St can drop you 200m from St John’s Parish Church. Check the bus timetables for details.

East Coast

Views

East Coast In-a-Day

Great views & crashing waves

Text © Sara Humphreys

Image by Selvi Jeyeseelan