Walking in the Isles of Scilly
11 walks and 4 boat trips exploring the best of the islands
Walking in the Isles of Scilly
11 walks and 4 boat trips exploring the best of the islands
A guidebook to 11 easy walks (2.5 to 16km) and 4 boat trips on the Scilly Isles. The routes explore Tresco, St Martin's, St Mary's and Bryher, as well as some of the smaller islands, all designated as an AONB. The guide includes information on the history, geology and ecology of the islands, which are designated as Heritage coast.A guidebook to 11 day walks and 4 boat trips on the Scilly Isles. Exploring Britain’s smallest Natural Landscape, the low-level walks are suitable for all abilities.
The day walks range in length from 3 to 14km (2–9 miles) and cover Tresco, St Martin's, St Mary's, St Agnes and Bryher as well as smaller islands in the archipelago. Four boat trips to the more remote islands are also described.
- 1:25,000 OS maps included for each walk
- GPX files available to download
- Information given on history, geology and ecology of the islands
- Refreshment and transport options are provided
Printed book
A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps - everything you need on the trail.
ISBN
9781786311047
Availability
Published
Published
9 Apr 2021
Reprinted
13 Apr 2022
Edition
Fifth
Pages
96
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm
Weight
130g
eBook
The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.
Map: Isles of Scilly
Map Key
Introduction
Location
Geology
Ancient history
Later history
Recent history
Getting to the Isles of Scilly
Getting around the Isles of Scilly
Boat trips
Tourist information and accommodation
Maps of the Isles of Scilly
The walks
Guided walks
Island flowers
Island birds
Island animals
Marine park wildlife
Fishing
Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust
The Duchy of Cornwall
Plan of this guide
Safety matters
GPX tracks
The Walks
Walk 1 Hugh Town Trail
Walk 2 The Garrison Wall
Walk 3 St Mary’s Coast
Walk 4 St Mary’s Nature Trails
Walk 5 The Gugh
Walk 6 St Agnes
Boat Trip 1 Annet and the Western Rocks
Walk 7 Samson
Walk 8 Bryher
Boat Trip 2 The Norrard Rocks
Walk 9 Tresco
Walk 10 Tresco Abbey Garden
Boat Trip 3 St Helen’s and Teän
Walk 11 St Martin’s
Boat Trip 4 The Eastern Isles
Seasons
mild climate all year round. You should pre-book accommodation in August, as it gets busy.
Centres
Hugh Town, St Agnes, Bryher, Tresco, St Martin's
Difficulty
all easy, low-level walks
Must See
wildflowers, Hugh Town Garrison, Tresco Abbey Garden, boat trips (including the 'Seabird Specials'), bird life
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