Leeward Highway
The Leeward Highway is a 40 km (24 mi) stretch running from Kingstown to Richmond Beach along the west coast of the island. The road passes villages, black sand beaches, coconut plantations and mountains.
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Barrouallie, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Barrouallie is a small fishing village where the tradition of hunting pilot whales is still in practice. Of interest in the town is a Carib stone altar and some petroglyphs in the school yard.
Layou, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Layou is a seaside fishing village with colorful homes. There is very little here but still interesting with nearby petroglyphs.
Richmond Beach
The black sand Richmond Beach, near the end of the Leeward Highway, is a popular swimming area.
Trinity Falls
A walking trail near Richmond Beach leads to Trinity Falls, a 12 m (38 ft) falls with a swimming area at the base.
Vermont Nature Trails
Vermont Nature Trails offer hiking trails with interpretive signs describing the flora and fauna.
Wallilabou Bay
Wallilabou Bay offers a black sand beach backed by high cliffs. A short distance inland is the Wallilabou Falls, a small waterfall with a shallow pool at the base.
