The Wag Water River

Castleton Gardens are set deep in a mountain valley, and the property is also subject to flooding from the Wag Water River which meanders through the gardens. The Wag Water River served as a additional bonus to the beautiful garden that settles in the shadow of the majestical Blue Mountain. The Wag Water River flows through Castleton parallel to the botanical gardens, adding to the serenity and pristine beauty of the area. Since the principal range of mountains runs from west to east, the rivers which start on their slopes, generally flow north or south. Most of the rivers in Jamaica are not navigable. The height of the mountains causes them to run swiftly in deep beds, and their courses are sometimes broken by waterfalls.

The Wag Water (formerly Agua Alta) rises in the mountains of St. Andrew and flows through the parish of St. Mary, entering the sea west of Annotto Bay. The Community of Castleton enjoy the beauty of both Castleton Garden and the Wag Water River. Castleton Garden also enjoy the distinction of have two rivers -- the Ginger River and the Wag Water River combining just before it flow through the Garden property. Some of the main tributaries into the Wag Water River are Flint River, Ginger River, Ugly River (very cold) and many smaller springs and brooks as it race toward the Caribbean Sea.

The Great Waggy


Since the principal range of mountains runs from west to east, the rivers which start on their slopes, generally flow north or south. Most of the rivers in Jamaica are not navigable. The height of the mountains causes them to run swiftly in deep beds, and their courses are sometimes broken by waterfalls. The Wag Water (formerly Agua Alta) rises in the mountains of St. Andrew and flows through the parish of St. Mary, entering the sea west of Annotto Bay. The Community of Castleton enjoy the beauty of both Castleton Garden and the Wag Water River. Castleton Garden also enjoy the distinction of have two rivers -- the Ginger River and the Wag Water River combining a one to flow pass. Some of the main tributaries into the Wag Water River are Flint River, Ginger River, Ugly River (very cold) and many smaller springs and brooks.

Wag Water River WaterShed


This watershed encompasses North west St. Andrew and South St. Mary, and runs from upper St. Andrew to Annotto Bay. The main tributaries are important in that they feed the Hermitage Dam, which provide drinking water for Kingston. This dam is fed by Ginger River and Flint River The Wag Water watershed are better suite for crops like coffee, banana, plantain, yams, hot peppers and mixed vegetables. The Wag Water River might be the main reason for the success of the Garden which soon became the most richly stocked gardens in the Caribbean and one of the truly spectacular gardens of the Western Hemisphere.
This watershed encompasses North west St. Andrew and South St. Mary, and runs from upper St. Andrew to Annotto Bay. The main tributaries are important in that they feed the Hermitage Dam, which provide drinking water for Kingston. This dam is fed by Ginger River and Flint River The Wag Water watershed are better suite for crops like coffee, banana, plantain, yams, hot peppers and mixed vegetables. Other notable assets of this warm and welcoming community is the Wag Water River that runs parallel to the Junction Main Road in most parts. The Wag Water River that connect Saint Andrew to the Saint Mary and is the main route to the eastern parish of Portland.