Middlesex County district, Jamaica

Places to visit near Linstead

Linstead is a town in Middlesex County district, Jamaica, home to about 20,660 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 178 caves, 11 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Juan de Bolas (17 km), Swansea Cave (17 km) and Mahdi Mosque (27 km).

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Linstead at a glance

Location
Middlesex County district, Jamaica
Population
about 20,660
Coordinates
18.1368° N, 77.0317° W
Places within 50 km
227 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Linstead

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Caves near Linstead

191 caves within 100 km of Linstead. The closest is Jericho Spring (3 km); the best-known is Swansea Cave (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Linstead

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Linstead. The closest is Galleon Harbour (35 km); the best-known is Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Linstead

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Linstead. The closest is Mountain River Cave Waterfall (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Linstead

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Linstead. The closest is Montpelier (15 km); the best-known is Juan de Bolas (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Linstead

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Linstead. The closest is Mission River Nature Reserve (31 km); the best-known is Oracabessa (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Linstead

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Linstead. The closest is Bog Walk Tube (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Linstead

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Linstead
  2. 3 km Thomas River Head · cave, Middlesex County
  3. 1 km James Hill Cave · hill, Middlesex County
  4. 13 km Juan de Bolas · viewpoint, Middlesex County
  5. 13 km Swansea Cave · cave, Middlesex County
  6. 14 km Jericho Spring · cave, Middlesex County
  7. 3 km Back to Linstead

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    Within 15 km of Linstead

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Linstead by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves178191Jericho Spring (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1117Galleon Harbour (35 km)
    Waterfalls1011Mountain River Cave Waterfall (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints68Montpelier (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Mission River Nature Reserve (31 km)
    Forts & heritage33Bog Walk Tube (7 km)
    Churches23Trinity Moravian Church (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Rio Cobre Dam (15 km)
    Museums33White Witch of Rose Hall (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Jamaica (32 km)
    Parks22Emancipation Park (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahdi Mosque (27 km)
    Other attractions11Shop Sinks (26 km)

    Linstead: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Linstead?

    Juan de Bolas (viewpoint, about 17 km), Swansea Cave (cave, about 17 km), Jericho Spring (cave, about 3 km), Thomas River Head (cave, about 3 km), James Hill Cave (hill, about 4 km), Wakefield Spring (cave, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Linstead?

    227 places on Spotwander: 178 caves, 11 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest cave to Linstead?

    Jericho Spring, about 3 km by road; Thomas River Head (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Linstead?

    Galleon Harbour, about 35 km by road; Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Linstead?

    Mountain River Cave Waterfall, about 12 km by road; Johnny Falls (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Linstead?

    Start in Linstead, visit Thomas River Head, then James Hill Cave, then Juan de Bolas, then Swansea Cave, then Jericho Spring, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Linstead?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Linstead

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