Runaway Ghaut

The Runaway Ghaut is a geological feature on the island of Montserrat. It’s a deep ravine or valley that channels rainwater from the mountains to the sea. It’s particularly famous for its legend: it’s said that anyone who drinks water from the Runaway Ghaut is destined to return to Montserrat.

A few meters East of the ghaut is the entrance to the Runaway Ghaut Hiking Trail.

Runaway Ghaut (16.75818, -62.21720)
Runaway Ghaut (16.75818, -62.21720)

Lore has it that Runaway Ghaut received its name when in 1712 French forces were run-out of the Olveston area following a brief battle with the British.  The legend stating those that drink will return describes when years later, French forces briefly returned only to be run-out again.