Black Point Heritage and Recreation Park
A tunnel cut through solid rock in 1815, beside a black sand beach on the windward coast.
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At Black Point on the windward coast a tunnel around a hundred metres long was cut through a headland of solid rock in 1815, by enslaved and Carib labourers working with hand tools, so that sugar could be moved by cart from the estates north of it to the shipping point beyond. It is the main surviving piece of engineering from that period on the island. A black sand beach and picnic ground occupy the site around it.
What you actually see
- The tunnel - around a hundred metres cut through solid rock by hand in 1815.
- The sugar route - the road the tunnel was made to carry.
- The black sand beach - the volcanic shore beside the headland.
- The park ground - the picnic area and facilities around the site.
When to go
December to May is the dry season. The tunnel is open during park hours. The windward sea is rough at any season.
Honest expectations
The tunnel is dark and wet with uneven footing. The beach has strong surf and swimming is dangerous. Facilities depend on the park being staffed that day.
Nearby
Georgetown is north, and Rawacou is south.
What to pack for Black Point Heritage and Recreation Park
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
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