Diana's Peak

Diana's Peak is the highest mountain on Saint Helena, rising 820 meters (2,690 feet) above sea level. It forms part of a mountain ridge together with other peaks like Mount Actaeon and Cuckold Point across the island.

The peak served as a key landmark for ships sailing across southern Atlantic routes for centuries. Sailors used it to locate the island and navigate their position during long ocean journeys.

The peak sits within a protected forest area that preserves the island's native plant life and shows visitors how the landscape naturally developed. People come here to experience the vegetation that grows nowhere else and to understand the island's ecological identity.

The hike starts from a marked trailhead near W Road with a round trip typically taking about three hours. The path climbs steadily on uneven ground, so wear sturdy shoes and bring water to stay comfortable during the walk.

The summit area hosts more than 300 invertebrate species, with roughly two-thirds found only on this island. These small creatures represent an isolated ecosystem that evolved independently over millions of years.