Mount Usborne

Mount Usborne is the highest summit on East Falkland, rising 705 meters above sea level. Its slopes display stone runs, and its northern face features a glacial cirque containing a tarn.

The peak was named after Alexander Burns Usborne, who served as Master's Assistant aboard HMS Beagle during Charles Darwin's voyage in the 1830s. This naming reflects the early scientific exploration of the South Atlantic region by British expeditions.

The summit serves as a key reference point in the landscape for those living on East Falkland, visible from many parts of the island. Its prominence makes it a familiar geographical marker in the daily lives of local residents.

Climbing requires advance permission from landowners and involves traveling over rough dirt tracks to reach the mountain. Visitors should prepare for rugged terrain, changeable weather, and the lack of facilities on the route.

The mountain displays clear evidence of past glaciation through its corries and morainal ridges, recording the ice age effects on the islands. These geological features allow visitors to observe the natural history of the Falkland Islands written into the landscape itself.

GPS coordinates: -51.69168,-58.83427

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22