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OSM map layer · LineString
-16.00, -5.76 · rel 18302080
-16.00, -5.76 · rel 18302080
South West Point Postbox Walk
3,7 km from Thompson's Wood to South West Point through alpine terrain and mountains.
Thompson's Wood
→
South West Point
linear
3,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
West Point
summit ·
52 m off route
3,7 km
100%
White Point
summit ·
97 m off route
3,7 km
100%
Joan Hill
summit ·
102 m off route
3,7 km
100%
Joan Hill
summit ·
304 m off route
3,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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06 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
South West Point Postbox Walk is 3.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, South West Point Postbox Walk takes approximately 56 min to complete.
No, South West Point Postbox Walk is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Thompson's Wood to South West Point. Plan ahead for return transport.
South West Point Postbox Walk starts at Thompson's Wood.
South West Point Postbox Walk is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
South West Point Postbox Walk is maintained and managed by Saint Helena National Trust.