If you like nature, hiking (at any level), plants, culture and natural history, then Welchman Hall gully must not be missed. The tranquil feel of the gully will instantly strike you. It is a place where you can experience a piece of nature and imagine what the island was like 300 years ago. It is a touch of tropical forest, mixed with Barbadian and other exotic tropical plants. Free guided tours available.

Fascinatingly, the gully is also still geologically connected to Harrison’s Cave. Before Harrison’s Cave was developed, locals would enter via an entrance located in Welchman Hall Gully. In fact, Welchman Hall Gully was formed by the collapsed roofs of caves. You can still see evidence of stalagmites and stalactites throughout your walk. However, gullies are generally formed when the land is pushed up and cracked, then developed by rain erosion

Ranked with a certificate of excellence on Trip Advisor, this three-quarter mile lone gully is home to a number of exotic and tropical plants.

The garden was once named after the Greek mythology princess who bears the same name and was created to serve both as a pleasure and a botanic garden for research purposes. 

Located between the parishes of St. Joseph and St. John, and a mere 300 yards away from the rugged and unspoilt Atlantic Ocean on the East Coast. The six-acre plot boasts over 500 distinct species of plants, with a plethora of flowers such as frangipani, bougainvillaea, and the giant Mexican sunflower, fruit trees such as breadfruit, Barbados cherry, and banana, shrubs, and even a succulent garden. With over 90 plant families, it is one of the most diverse gardens in the world that exists in the tropical climate.

At the entrance, you will be impressed by the greenery that surrounds the tiny wooden building. Upon entry, you will find a cosy seating area, surrounded by lovely paintings, unique craft, postcards, jewellery, snacks, and other memorabilia which are representative of Barbados and are available for sale.

Whether a guided or self-guided tour, at the beginning of the walk, you will be given a brochure which will help you identify the name of each species, as well as provide extensive information on the garden’s history and its interesting facts.

Once a sugar plantation, the garden, which is now owned by horticulturist Anthony Hunte, is located in the rural parish of St. Joseph, 30 minutes away from the island’s most popular spots Holetown and St. Lawrence Gap. A decade ago, the garden was a sinkhole but Mr Hunte skillfully crafted and transformed it, turning it into a masterpiece. The forest is filled with a variety of flowers, trees and foliage along with local birds and green monkeys, who live in this wonderland.

Now known as one of the top garden spots on the island, this magical garden greets you with a large board at the entrance identifying over 84 species and varieties of birds, flowers and plants (such as the purple lily, heliconia and orchids) that you will encounter on your walk around the garden. Much of the flora in the garden can be found all around Barbados, however, there are also species rarely found in parts of the West Indies.

The Animal Flower Cave should be considered one of the world’s wonders. This amazing cave opens directly into the Atlantic Ocean and is the island’s lone accessible sea cave. On calm days you can swim in the natural rock pools in the cave or perhaps take a look at the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean through the windows to the ocean (cave openings).

The drive to Bathsheba beach is just as breathtaking as the moment you step on to the yellow ochre sand. We suggest you capture the memory of this beach with as many photos as possible! This stretch of beach is a must! Due to its expansive views, boisterous, crashing waves and phenomenal sunrises. 

Those who come here, whether by bus or car sign themselves up for a time of quiet reflection, the “bustle” of the island life is left behind and an entirely new landscape like no other is revealed. As a matter of fact, Bathsheba is not just a place, but there is a particular lifestyle that a person familiar with the area conjures in their mind when they think of it. Some might call it adventurous, because this is a beach of action, always in motion. The waves here are driven by the Northeast Trade Winds which cause them to rage against the eastern shoreline, where boulders still stand up to these harsh waves. With the exception of some small tide pools which have been contoured from the flat rocks in the shallow waters, Bathsheba is not the best for the average swimmer, though the thrill-seekers still frequent this place. Every surfer and bodyboarder, local and international have sought to ride the waves here, especially at the famed Soup Bowl.

Barbados also has an amazing array of sedimentary rock formations and structural geological features, including mud diapirs, the largest of which is in the subsurface of the Scotland District. The highest elevation of Barbados is Mount Hillaby in the Scotland District, 340 m above sea level. Although small by comparison to some of the volcanoes in the islands of the Lesser Antilles, Mount Hillaby, and with it the Scotland District of Barbados, is the summit of an elongated submarine mountain range that is several hundreds km long, extending from Trinidad to about Puerto Rico. The overall shape of the Scotland District is that of a round bowl cut in half by the Atlantic ocean that borders along the straight east coast, with sand beaches and dunes. 

It’s Time to Play at Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Outpost; Buckle up and get ready for our Signature Tram Tour! Immerse yourself in nature with picturesque views of running streams, waterfalls and magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations. Once you have completed the journey underground, this pass also allows access to our exhilarating nature-walk where you gain insight into the fascinating tropical flora and fauna of Barbados, as well as our bird aviary where you can say hello to beautiful island-native birds. Our Signature Tram Tour is truly an all-inclusive Barbadian experience. Relish all of this under the care of our experienced and instructive tour guides. Grab your favourite people and prepare yourselves for an escapade of a lifetime!