Colonel Hill: Views, Parks and History

The island’s highest point is in Colonel Hill, and the area offers unparalleled views. The Tomb is located in Colonel Hill Park; at Gun Point and French Wells, traces of piracy and the protection of shipping remain. Central Park complements these themes as a community park and venue for homecomings. If you are planning a stay, you can weigh up the landscape, local history and community events. Colonel Hill is brought to life not only by its views, but also by its diverse stories and places.

Views and Landscape

The island’s highest point and unparalleled views make the landscape a distinctive feature of Colonel Hill. If you are looking for a holiday rental, this can be a useful starting point: consider whether views and local history should shape your choice, or whether you would rather focus on the wider island region. This can help you connect your choice of where to stay with the interests guiding your trip.

The Bight of Acklins and the Island Region

At a regional level, the Bight of Acklins separates Acklins and Crooked Island. The lagoon covers 500 square miles. In the Bight of Acklins, the water is often no deeper than knee-high, even five miles offshore. These shallow waters give the region a different landscape character from Colonel Hill’s highest point and views. So if you would like to include the water in your travel plans, also consider the wider island region of Acklins and Crooked Island.

History at The Tomb, Gun Point and French Wells

The Tomb is located in Colonel Hill Park and was named after Colonel Andrew Deveaux. At Gun Point, the British built a fort to protect shipping and reduce the threat of piracy. French Wells/Gun Point takes its name from wells dug by French pirates; during the era of piracy, the area served as a hideout. Near the coast at French Wells are remains of fortifications, including an old cannon.

These places offer different points of interest for history enthusiasts: The Tomb bears the name of a specific historical figure, the fort refers to the protection of shipping, and the wells and coastal remains are part of the history of piracy. Those who want to make history a focus of their stay will find more than one historical site in Colonel Hill. Each connection can be considered on its own, without combining them into a single story.

Community and Homecomings

Central Park is a community park in Colonel Hill and a venue for homecomings. Alongside the landscape and historical sites, community life offers another point of reference for your stay. In the wider travel region, the Crooked Island Homecoming Festival takes place annually over Easter weekend. If you would like to plan your trip around it, check the dates for the year you intend to travel.

Getting There and Choosing Where to Stay

Colonel Hill Airport (CRI) on Crooked Island is three miles southeast of Colonel Hill. Scheduled domestic flights connect it with Nassau. Check the flight schedule before travelling, as schedules may change. The airport’s location and its connection to Nassau are useful points of reference when planning your arrival and choosing where to stay.

When looking for a holiday rental in Colonel Hill, you can clarify your priorities: views and the island’s highest point, historical traces at Gun Point and French Wells, or Central Park and homecomings. If you also take the Bight of Acklins and the region’s shallow waters into account, you will be including a wider geographical area in your plans. The perspective that matters most to you can help you match Colonel Hill as a place to stay with your travel interests.

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