Pot House Spring, St. John, Barbados

## Overview Pot House Spring is a natural water spring located in the parish of St. John on the rugged east coast of Barbados, near the community of Hackletons. This steady-flowing spring is one of the island's traditional public drinking water sources — a simple, no-frills setup where water flows continuously through a pipe, allowing visitors and locals alike to fill containers directly. Barbados has a long history of reliance on natural springs and underground water sources, owing to the island's unique coral limestone geology. Rainwater filters through layers of porous coral rock, emerging at various points around the island as naturally filtered spring water. The parish of St. John, situated on the elevated Scotland District — the only area of Barbados where the coral cap has eroded to expose older oceanic sediments — is particularly well known for its springs and lush, hilly terrain. Pot House Spring has historically been used by residents as a source of drinking water, though as with any untreated natural water source, visitors should be aware that water quality can vary and has not been independently tested or certified. ## Directions 1. The spring is located in the Hackletons area of St. John parish, on the eastern side of Barbados. 2. Navigate to the GPS coordinates **13.201008, -59.524441** (Plus Code: **6F2G+C63 Hackletons, Barbados**). 3. The spring is accessible from the road — look for the pipe where water flows out. There is no elaborate signage or infrastructure; it is a straightforward roadside spring. *Note: Using GPS or a mapping app is recommended, as the rural roads in the Scotland District can be winding and easy to miss.* ## What to Expect Pot House Spring is a modest, utilitarian water source — don't expect a scenic park or visitor facilities. What you will find is a reliable, steady flow of raw spring water emerging from a pipe, set against the green, rolling hills of the Scotland District. The surrounding area is lush and rural, offering a glimpse of a quieter, more traditional side of Barbados far removed from the tourist beaches of the west coast. The water flows continuously, making it easy to fill bottles or larger containers. Locals have historically used this spring as a drinking water source, and visitors have reported the water tastes clean and refreshing. However, since this is untreated raw spring water, its quality has not been formally verified. The Scotland District itself is worth exploring while you're in the area — nearby attractions include Hackleton's Cliff with its panoramic views of the Atlantic coast, and the historic Codrington College, one of the oldest theological colleges in the Western Hemisphere. The winding roads through St. John offer some of the most dramatic scenery on the island.