Overview

Montserrat's ghauts (pronounced guts) are deep ravines that carry rainwater down from the mountains to the sea. The ghauts radiating from the Centre Hills in northern Montserrat are full of lush vegetation like mango, breadfruit, coconut and banana trees. Runaway Ghaut and its surrounding area have received special attention from volunteer groups, making it a pleasant stopping place. Tradition has it that if you drink from the spring you will always return to Montserrat. Volunteers have planted ornamental shrubs, cleared the picnic trail and built a mini-waterfall.