Leicester Peak
A hilltop viewpoint south of the city that overlooks all of Freetown, its harbor and the Sierra Leone River estuary. It is the best spot for a panoramic view of the city.
Leicester Peak rises to about 550 meters, with a broadcasting and TV transmission tower at the top. From here you look down on the layered city blocks, Kroo Bay, and the estuary and bay in the distance, and the views are especially beautiful at sunset. You can drive part of the way up the mountain road and then walk the last stretch, or hike up from Leicester Village. The transmission tower is a facility area, so watch for signs before taking photos.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- St. John's Maroon Church
- Sierra Leone National Museum
- St. George's Cathedral, Freetown
- Big Market
- Sierra Leone National Railway Museum
- Old Fourah Bay College Building
- Lumley Beach