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Fort Burt

18° 24.8′ N · 64° 36.9′ W

The site of a colonial fort on the south-west edge of Road Town, above Road Reef Marina; little of the original survives, but an original cannon remains at what is now the Fort Burt hotel and restaurant, with views over the harbour entrance.

Practical

Now a hotel and restaurant of the same name; walkable from Fort Burt Marina and the Road Reef area. A good sundowner viewpoint over Road Harbour and the Sir Francis Drake Channel.

Best for

History and a harbour view near the entrance