Barren Ground is a settlement at the western end of the island of Saint Helena, north west of Blue Hill.

The nearest call box is beside the bus stop at Redgate, Blue Hill Village.

The sparse population makes the area potentially ideal for astronomy due to minimal light pollution.

However, cloud cover can be a problem, as Barren Ground is situated in the lee of the main ridge of the island.

There is no local manufacturing industry, and most people work outside the Barren Ground area.