Visitor guide to Green Mountain

Visitor ’s Guide
Welcome
Further Information
Ascension Island
Welcome to Green Mountain National Park. The National Park
covers much of the south-eastern section of the Island, located
between Two Boats, Mountain Red Hill, Devil's Ashpit and
Weather Post as shown on the map opposite. The Park is home
to a wide variety of the Island's wildlife, including landcrabs,
Fairy terns and red necked francolins.
It also host to an
abundance of plants, many of which have been introduced.
There are however five species of endemic plants which still
naturally occur on Green Mountain. These are being propagated
in the nurseries.
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North Point
Altitudes in metres
Porpoise Point
BBC
Broken Tooth
228
Pyramid Point
Bates Rock
Bates Point
Clare nce Bay
= Keep to the officially designated paths shown on the map overleaf.
Hu mmock Point
= Inform others of your intended route and expected time of return.
Sisters Peak
445
= Do not walk unaccompanied. Those unfamiliar with the local environment are
GEORGETOWN
150
Cross Hill
Catherine Point
TWO BOATS
VILLAGE
Weather
Post
450
Cricket
Valley
GREEN
MOUNTAIN
Payne Point
859
600
McArthur Point
Wideawake
Dark
Slope
Crater
South West Bay
Devil's
Riding
School
Spoon
Crater
228
South Gannet Hill
WIDEAWAKE
536
White Hill
525
LETTERBOX
suitable clothing including a hat and carry plenty of water.
= Wear sturdy footwear with adequate ankle support and high-grip soles.
= Beware of steep slopes and outcrops and take care on bridges and walkways.
Whale Point
= Please note that a number of paths pass through unlit tunnels of varying lengths
South East Bay
(see map overleaf) for which a torch is required.
= Beware of prickly and sharp vegetation and also disused fence posts and
300
Crystal Bay
barbed wire.
Unicorn Point
= Camp only in designated campsites.
150
Pillar Bay
Cocoanut Bay
White Rocks
White Bluff
= Do not light fires in unauthorised areas.
= Discard smoking materials appropriately.
Mars Bay
= Take a basic first aid kit with you.
Gannet Bay
South Point
Enjoy your visit!
= Beware of the dangers of over-exposure. Apply high-factor sunscreen, wear
Boatswain Bird Rock
old
NASA
site
450
364
Boatswain Bird Island
Devil's Cauldron
300
MAIN BASE
Portland Point
recommended to join a guided walk - please enquire at the Conservation Centre.
Golf
Travellers Hill
Lady Hill
329
DONKEY PLAIN
Pratt Point
The Park also offers a welcome respite from the hot climate
common to the rest of Ascension. There are numerous picnic
tables and a children's play area adjacent to Red Lion, making
Green Mountain National Park an ideal place to relax and
appreciate the beauty of the Island.
Advice for Visitors
North East Bay
North East Point
150
Tartar Rock
Green Mountain also offers a great deal of historical interest, with
evidence of past schemes ranging from the Norfolk Island Pines,
planted to provide timber for sailing ship masts, to the 300m-long
tunnel, dug in the 1830s to enable water to be pumped through
the mountain. Linking these features together is a network of
historic paths, which provide superb panoramic views of the
island.
Further information on plants and wildlife, the history of Green Mountain and
walks along its paths is provided in separate leaflets available from the
Conservation Centre in Georgetown and the information building located at the
park entrance.
5km
English Bay
= The Emergency Telephone is at the Red Lion.
= Observe the Code of Conduct at all times.
Upper Slopes of Green Mountain
APPROXIMATE SCALE
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Short Tunnels
The Residency
100m 200m 300m 400m
North East Cottage
Mountain Road
to Two Boats
Zig-Zag Path
Tunnels
Bridge
Garden Cottage
WC
The Red Lion
Rock Cottage
War Path / Nature Trail
P
Tunnels
Bell’s Cottage
Tunnel
Old Marine
Barracks
Tunnel
The Tunnel
Windy Corner
The Dew Pond
Weather
Gardens
Tunnel
Tunnel
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Camp Site
P Car Park
Children’s Play Area
Emergency Telelphone
Picnic Area
WC Public Toilet
View Point
PATH NAMES
Bishop’s Path
Breakneck Valley
Elliot’s Pass
Dew Pond
Rupert’s Path
Cronk’s Path
Scouts Path
Code of Conduct
GreenMountain
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The Pines
+ Take your litter home
+ Be safe – plan ahead and follow any signs
+ Keep dogs under close control
+ Leave gates and property as you find them
+ Consider other people
+ Protect plants and animals
+ Only park vehicles in designated areas
+ Do not create fire hazards
+ Enjoy and appreciate the environment
For more information contact: Ascension Island Conservation Centre, Georgetown, Ascension Island ASCN 1ZZ
: [email protected] + (247) 6359 Þ www.conservation-ascension-island.gov.ac