Joes River Bridge
Between Bathsheba and Cattlewash, Saint Joseph, Barbados
Google 4.5(26 reviews)
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Families
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70-foot pedestrian footbridge, historic stone railway foundations, scenic ocean and gorge overlook points, coastal hiking trail access, close proximity to Bathsheba Park, nearby local restaurants
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Overview
Spanning a distance of 70 feet over one of the island's rare above-ground waterways, the Joes River Bridge is a captivating piece of living history. Rebuilt and reopened as a timber pedestrian footbridge, it stands directly on the original 19th-century stone foundations of the historic Barbados Railway, which operated from 1883 until 1937. The bridge serves as a critical coastal link connecting the seaside villages of Bathsheba and Cattlewash, saving residents and hikers from navigating steep highway hills or rugged beach boulders. Offering striking dual backdrops of the lush, forested Joes River Gorge on one side and the dramatic, crashing Atlantic waves on the other, it has become an iconic, off-the-beaten-path highlight along the annual Great Train Hike and the expanding Barbados Trailway Project.
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Monday to Sunday: Open 24 hours
Listing updated 1 October 2026.