Hill Cove Mountains National Park

The Hill Cove Mountains tower up to 700m above sea level and contain the second and third highest peaks in the Falklands, Mount Adam and Mount Robinson. Among these high rocky peaks, you can explore wetland-rich valleys coursing with streams, deep tarns and grasslands. If you look more closely into these habitats, you’ll soon see one of the primary reasons that make this place so unique. Nestled within the mosaic of upland habitats are over half of the total species of native flora in the Falklands, including many of the country’s rarest. Hill Cove Mountains National Park was designated in 2025 to protect this incredible biodiversity.

How to access the park

Walking

A parking area is located at Hell’s Kitchen, approximately 1 mile south of the Hill Cove settlement on the main road. The boundary of the national park lies approximately 400m east of the parking area across privately-owned land. Follow the marked trail to reach the park boundary. This is the easiest access for those who would like to enjoy the park on foot. Permission is not required to access the park on foot from the parking area.

Driving and on horseback

The national park is surrounded on all sides by privately-owned land. There is no public road leading into the park and vehicle access is only available via informal private tracks. Anyone wishing to take their vehicle or horse into the park must seek permission in advance from a neighbouring landowner.

Driving within the park is permitted on approved routes. There are no roads in the park. Driving must only be undertaken by experienced off-road drivers with suitable four-wheel drive vehicles. Visitors are reminded to stay to existing tracks and avoid areas which could lead to soil erosion or bogging.

Park rules

• Smoking and vaping are prohibited
• BBQs and campfires are prohibited
• Causing damage to plants, animals or cultural heritage is prohibited

Camping rules

*We welcome camping within the park. There are no shelters or designated campsites therefore campers must follow the Countryside Code.

Campers are reminded that BBQs and campfires are prohibited. Small contained cooking stoves are permitted only in rocky or sandy areas that are free from vegetation or peaty soil, and the stove must never be left unattended. Adequate water must be available to extinguish a fire.

Should a fire spread, call 999

Health, Safety, and Emergency Information

All users of the park do so at their own risk

The national park is remote, rugged, mountainous terrain without defined trails or routes. It is a long distance from the nearest settlement and there are no emergency shelters. Injury, breakdown of vehicles, or becoming lost are risks and users must be well prepared. Mobile phone signal is unreliable. The park is at high altitude so there is increased risk from changeable weather conditions (cold, fog, wind, rain, snow) even in summer.

It is recommended to visit the park in groups and take appropriate provisions, clothing, maps and equipment. Visitors should check the weather forecast in advance and tell someone where they are going and when they are expected back.

Should an emergency arise, call 999