Wallings Nature Reserve

Wallings covers a block of forest in the southern hills around a stone dam and reservoir built in the 1890s to supply water to the island, which was the largest such work in the region at the time and is still standing. The forest around it was replanted to protect the catchment and is now the best surviving woodland on Antigua. Trails run from the dam through the trees and up towards Signal Hill, and the reserve is run by a community group.

What you actually see

• The Victorian dam - the 1890s stone reservoir at the centre of the reserve.
• The forest - the best surviving woodland on the island, planted to protect the catchment.
• The trail network - routes from the dam through the trees and up the hills.
• The community management - the local group running the reserve.

When to go

December to April is the dry season and best for walking. Trails are muddy after rain. Mornings are coolest and best for birds.

Honest expectations

Trails are steep and slippery after rain. The reservoir is often low or empty. Facilities are basic and depend on the community group's resources.

Nearby

Mount Obama is north, and Fig Tree Drive runs past.