Region guide

Antigua Highlands

Interior and southern ridge country on Antigua built around Mount Obama, English Harbour, and historic lookout walks.

Photos from Antigua Highlands

Mount Obama hero image.
Signal Hill hero image.
Monk's Hill hero image.

Antigua Highlands mountain map

Adventures

Mountains

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Challenging

English Harbour Ridge Walk

Ridge walking route linking English Harbour to the main lookout high points above the south coast.

Challenging

Mount Obama Summit Route

Primary inland ascent route to the summit of Mount Obama, crossing Antigua's central highland vegetation.

Challenging

Shirley Heights Coastal Walk

Short coastal walking route above English Harbour with clear viewpoints and straightforward logistics.

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Trailhead harbour

English Harbour

Historic harbour settlement used for Shirley Heights, Signal Hill, and southern ridge walking.

Harbour village

Falmouth

South coast village paired with English Harbour for hiking access and overnight logistics.

Coastal base

Jolly Harbour

West coast base used for easier coastal walking itineraries and shorter active breaks.

Arrival city

St John's

Primary arrival and logistics city for Antigua hiking itineraries.