Gut River

Gut River is the name of a river, beach and small hamlet on an isolated stretch of south-facing coastline in Manchester, Jamaica.

River

This is a mostly underground river, which springs forth in a deep, clear pool.

Beach

There is wading access along the river to the beach which is in the middle of Long Bay, Manchester, a mostly deserted 20-mile strip of black sand.

Hamlet

On the east bank of the river there is a commercial beach property with bar facilities, which can be busy at holidays, but is usually very quiet and provides access to both the beach and the mouth of the river without wading. On the west bank is a private property. There appear to be no more than ten properties in the hamlet.

Access

Gut River lies about east of Alligator Pond and west of Alligator Hole River which is near Milk River Bath. A very quiet coastal road joins these three rather isolated spots. Many years ago the road used only to be passable with 4WD vehicles but in 2006 the surface was in good order for ordinary cars.