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Adventures On Foot

Hiking
Some of the best hikes include walks up the 140-foot-high Bluff. Rocky paths snake their way up the Bluff; wear hiking boots for this challenge.

On the lower Bluff area, you'll also find some challenging hikes that cut through rugged bush. Just look for road signs that appear without roads. They point the way to brush trails once used by farmers that are today enjoyed by hikers looking for a challenge. Bring along water for these excursions. Most of the trails average about 1½ miles, but can take considerably longer than you might expect due to the dense foliage.

Another good option is the nature trail in Cayman Brac's Parrot Reserve. Located atop the Bluff, this newly opened trail is great for self-guided tours. The trail is a mile long and takes hikers through the Parrot Reserve, which is home to the endangered Cayman Brac parrot. For more information, contact Wallace Platts, chairman of the trust's district committee, at  (345) 948-2390.

Caving
The Bluff is pocked with caves that frame beautiful seaside views. No one really knows the history of these caves. Some guess that pre-Columbian Indian settlements used them; others say they were the lair of plundering pirates who used their dark recesses to hide their loot. None of these legends has been proven, but one use of the caverns is known for certain. During the Great Hurricane of 1932, the caves offered shelter for many Brackers. Several of the 18 caves on Cayman Brac have been explored. Five are frequently visited by vacationers:

Rebecca's Cave. Located east of Divi Tiara Hotel, this cave is marked with signs. The best known of the island's caves, sadly this one is named for a young child who died here during the Great Hurricane of 1932.Skull Cave. On the north coast near the high school and east of Faith Hospital lies this interesting cavern.
Peter's Cave. This cave requires either a climb down a steep path or a hike downhill, so bring along good shoes for this task. From the cave, you can view the community of Spot Bay below.
Bat Cave. On the south side of the island, this two-level cave is marked with signs.
Great Cave. Also on the south side, Great Cave also requires a steep climb.

TRAVEL TIP: Visitors to Cayman Brac should bring along a pair of old jeans for exploring caves and a pair of old sneakers with good soles for walking on the ironshore beaches.