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Pigeon Island National Landmark
Forts, trails and two beaches
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About Pigeon Island National Landmark
Pigeon Island preserves the ruins, cannons and fortifications of the 18th-century battles between the French and British. Trails lead up to Fort Rodney, built in the 1780s, and to Signal Peak, the island’s highest point, with views over Rodney Bay, Gros Islet and the coast. The Saint Lucia National Trust runs the landmark and a small museum of its military history and natural heritage, and the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival uses it as a venue. Go in the morning or late afternoon for cooler walking and clearer views.
Why it's on our list
- Fort Rodney
- Signal Peak views
- Run by the National Trust
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pigeon Island National Landmark before you go.
What’s on
Pigeon Island National Landmark publishes its programme and booking on its own website.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Pigeon Island National Landmark, as the crow flies.
- Sandals Grande St. Lucian700 m9 min walk
- The Landings Resort & Spa1.1 km13 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Pigeon Island National Landmark are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Gros Islet1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Reduit Beach2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 7 min
- George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)8.8 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Castries Market9.4 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Marigot Bay16 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Anse Chastanet28 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- Sulphur Springs30 kmCar or taxi 63 min
- The Pitons33 kmCar or taxi 70 min
- Hewanorra airport (UVF)40 kmCar or taxi 83 min