Virgin Gorda: Gorda Peak and Island Nature

At 1,370 feet, Gorda Peak is the highest point on Virgin Gorda. Hiking trails on Gorda Peak lead to an observation tower; a picnic area is located where the eastern and western trails meet. This gives you a specific destination along the trails as well as a place to take a break. Virgin Gorda is the third-largest island in the British Virgin Islands. The island also has vegetation-lined trails and several nature reserves. This lets you include the summit in a broader nature and hiking itinerary, rather than treating it as the sole reason to explore.

Views and Landscape

From Gorda Point, you can look out over Virgin Gorda’s beaches and national park areas. The two places offer different highlights: trails on Gorda Peak lead to an observation tower, while Gorda Point is all about the views across beaches and park areas. If you plan your activities around your interests, you can choose between a trail destination and a scenic viewpoint.

Geology at Copper Mine Point

At the ruins of Copper Mine Point, the focus is on geology. Granite rocks and deposits of quartz, feldspars, tin, copper, and other minerals surround the ruins. This adds another way to experience the landscape alongside the trails and views: the rocks and mineral deposits define this place. If you want to discover different sides of the island, this geological focus complements its nature and scenic attractions.

Getting Your Bearings and Comparing Islands

Spanish Town is the largest town on Virgin Gorda and provides an urban point of reference alongside the island’s nature and landscape attractions.

Within the British Virgin Islands Destination

At the British Virgin Islands destination level, Devil’s Bay is at the southwestern tip of Virgin Gorda. From the tip of The Baths, you can reach the bay on a hike that takes an estimated 15 minutes. The bay’s beaches are suitable for swimming and snorkeling. The estimated time helps you include this hike as a separate part of your plans; at the destination, beach activities complement Virgin Gorda’s hiking and scenic attractions.

You can explore the islands of the British Virgin Islands on an island-hopping trip by ferry, chartered yacht, or sailboat. If you are planning to take a ferry, check the schedule for your chosen day. Comparing Virgin Gorda with Tortola can help you narrow down your options within the destination: water sports, fishing, and boating are offered there, and Cane Garden Bay is used for surfing. Deep-sea fishing is common at the North and South Drops. If you are comparing several islands, you can weigh Virgin Gorda’s nature and hiking destinations against the water activities and fishing mentioned for Tortola.

Discover more destinations: Other Islands, Tortola.

Go to the broader travel overview: British Virgin Islands.