Magma Way Tours
Tour A: Historical Walk around Jamestown (2 hours).
An introduction to the history of Lower Jamestown including visits to the Castle, St.James Church, and the Court. The walk is conducted by an islander. The tour also includes tea at Wellington House and a visit to the local museum.
Tour B: High Banks Farm Area (5 hours).
An inland walk conducted by a local farmer along one of the central ridges of the Island. Visits to the organic local production of beef, honey and cosmetics are included. There is also a visit to an old flax mill included as well as the site of a Boer prison camp. Transport is provided but you provide your food. The tour ends with a walk from the central ridge at Goldmine to Rosemary Field, a distance of some 2 miles. This part is optional as transport is provided to Jamestown from Goldmine.
Tour C: Sandy Bay Hike (5 hours).
This is a hike of some 5 miles conducted by a local guide. Starting at Casons there is a visit to Fairyland Flax mill . En route may be seen an early settler's cottage and a gumwood woodland. The tour ends at Thompson's Wood. Transport is provided to and from Jamestown.
Tour D: Island Fortress Tour (5 hours).
This tour takes in the fortifications of Jamestown, Ladder Hill, High Knoll, Sandy Bay, and Rupert's Valley. It covers some spectacular scenery from High Knoll Fort with panoramic views of the island to the lunar landscape of the volcanic basin and Sandy Bay. Transport and a guide are provided.
Tour E: Plants from an Ancient World.
The endemic plants of St.Helena are relatives of now extinct plants of Africa. this makes the flora of St.Helena very special. This tour takes you to High Peak to see the restoration work being carried on in the area. There is then a walk to White's nature reserve from Thompson Hill which is about 3 miles . The tour is on the rim of the central ridges. An islander with a specialist knowledge of endemic flora is the guide. Transport is provided but visitors bring there own refreshments.
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