Scaur Hill Fort, also called Scaur Hill Lines and Somerset Lines, is a fortified position erected in the 1870s at Scaur Hill, on Somerset Island, in Sandys Parish, the westernmost parish of the Imperial fortress colony of Bermuda.
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Absolutely beautiful. We took the bus there and then took our lives into our hands hiking up to the entrance. Not for the faint of heart! After that, you're hiking steep trails and rolling hillsides with absolutely gorgeous panoramic views. Wear as little clothes as possible, it was HOT and HUMID when I was there in July. Comfortable shoes are a must. Cushy socks a good idea. Go all the way to the top for the view that makes it all worth it. We spent about 2 hours and found out the hard way that the only way back to a stop was the way we came. Again, scarey as hell for this American but it seemed common place for...
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If you want the most fabulous views then it's well worth the effort of making the trip here.
You can walk along the railway trail from Somerset village or take a bus to a stop either before or after the sign for Fort scaur.
It's timeless with its cannons and strong walls
Toilets and a large car park make it a good place to stop on a tour of the island.
Perfect place for picnics under shady trees . Expect to see cardinals bluebirds and kiskadees. Monarch butterflies and in spring loquat trees.
We walked on the trail to the smallest drawbridge and then took a bus back...
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What a nice park. The view is breathtaking. The fact that it is elevated compared to the rest of the island gives an unique opportunity to see most of the island. There is a lot of history, with secret underground room and tunnel. And explanation of how the fort was used for the past 200-300 years. Nice place to picnic and let the kids play around. There is restroom. It is probably the best place in Bermuda to enjoy sunset. Not very crowded and...
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