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Walking holiday on the UK's
Isles of Scilly
Visit St Mary's, St Martin's Tresco,
Bryher,
St Agnes and Gugh
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
15 miles
Min/max daily distance:
5 miles
Average Daily distance:
4 miles
Grading:
easy
Features:
beaches, boats, gardens, wildlife
We also have an itinerary arriving by air.
South West Coast Path.
The islands are steeped in history and this walking holiday incorporates many of the most important sites. The Abbey Gardens on Tresco are some of the most famous in Cornwall and one of the jewels of The Isles of Scilly.
To start your Isles of Scilly walking holiday you make your own to Penzance in Cornwall. We can assist with air, coach or train transfers. Many of our guests have used this journey as an opportunity to travel the world famous railway journey to Penzance via Exeter and the coast of the English Riviera, possibly one of the finest rail journeys in England. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided walking holiday on The Isles of Scilly.
There is a choice of transport to The Isles of Scilly; the plane service takes 10 mins approx and the most popular method is aboard the ship The Scillonian 3, a voyage of approx 2 hours 40 mins, which is included in the price of your holiday. The ship cruises along the Cornish coast passing Mousehole, Porthcurno and Land's End. During the cruise dolphins, whales, cormorants and diving gannets are a common sight. Upon arrival on St Mary's you check into the accommodation where you will stay for the duration of your walking tour of The Isles of Scilly. Please see our itinerary for arriving by air.
Today's walk is spilt into two parts both approximately 2 ½ hours long enabling time for a leisurely lunch in one of the pubs and restaurants in Hugh Town. The Garrison walk is approx 2 miles and takes in the east of St Mary's, an area known as Hugh. The area is steeped in history with The Star Castle forming the highlight dating back to Elizabethan times. The sunsets on this side of the island are stunning. The walk on the west side of the island is a bird watcher's haven, with sandy beaches, sea cliffs and marshland. The coastal walking is easy and extremely rewarding with pretty bays, fields of daffodils and exotic plants. This itinerary is only a suggestion. You can choose which days to do each of the walks.
Today's walk starts with a short boat trip to the Island of St Martin's, known for its long sandy beaches and excellent for swimming. The island has many Bronze age sites and Atlantic grey seals are a common sight sunbathing on the fine beaches. The Daymarker tower, painted red and white built in the 17th century is an aid to navigation and is a famous landmark. Before returning by boat to St Mary's the Anglican church is worth a visit.
Today's walk starts with a short boat trip to the Island of Tresco. The Island of Tresco has much to offer the walker: a ruined Abbey dating back to the 12th century, and one of the finest sub tropical gardens in England. Plants grown on Tresco are very rare in the rest of the UK because of the mild climate on The Isles of Scilly. You return by boat to St Mary's for your overnight stay.
Today's walk starts with a short boat trip to the Islands of Bryher. The Island of Bryher is small but has a lot to offer with some of the best views on any of the islands, sandy beaches, great wildlife and nice places to eat. After lunch take the boat back to St Mary's and catch the boat to St Agnes. St Agnes has many Bronze Age remains and a pool said to have been made by the Lisbon earthquake of 1755. The smaller island of Gugh is reached by a sand bar. Both of these islands are a haven for birdlife. You return by boat to St Mary's for your overnight stay.
You can return to Penzance by either of the above mentioned forms of transport. Most of our guests take the ferry as it provides a relaxing cruise with great views of The Isles of Scilly and the Cornish coast.
| Other walks in Cornwall include: SWCP NE Cornwall SWCP NW Cornwall SWCP Land's End Circular SWCP SW Cornwall SWCP SE Cornwall Saints Way Copper Trail Great Gardens of Cornwall Isles of Scilly |
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Day 8: Leave
after breakfast.
At the end of your UK walking holiday you depart after breakfast or extend your holiday and spend some time exploring. We can transfer you to station or airport.
At the end of your UK walking holiday you depart after breakfast or extend your holiday and spend some time exploring. We can transfer you to station or airport.
in your UK walking holiday
on the Isles of Scilly
Between March and June, and Sept to October there are no ferries or planes to or from the Isles of Scilly on Sundays, therefore you can start any day of the week except Saturday and Monday. Between July and August there are ferries and planes on Sundays and so you can start your holiday any day of the week.
- accommodation at a high quality guest house, inn or small hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- return transfer on Scillonian III from Penzance
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- Ordnance Survey map of Scilly Isles
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £55 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
for your UK walking holiday
on the Isles of Scilly
- upgrade to the region's most elegant,
prestigious and famous hotels, where available - transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
Not included
in your UK walking holiday
on the Isles of Scilly
in your UK walking holiday
on the Isles of Scilly
- the cost of inter-island boat trips. You choose the days for these and they can be booked on the day.
- travel insurance
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Travel Insurance We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let's Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following: cancellation, personal accident, additional accommodation arising out of ferry cancellations, illness and loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money. Should ferries included in your holiday package be cancelled or delayed Let's Go Biking Ltd will endeavour to arrange alternative accommodation which may be subject to additional charges. We will also arrange onward land transfers (where appropriate) as we deem required to enable you to continue your holiday as originally scheduled. This is in addition to our existing booking conditions. |
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By Car to Penzance where parking is available
By Train to Penzance
By Bus/Coach to Penzance
"The boat transfers to the islands were excellent. Well organised. Your suggested itinerary was useful". Mr and Mrs Tabel, UK 2014
"Your suggested walks were very useful. Your total package, including luggage labels, was well thought out" Mr and Mrs Stuart, UK 2014
"We were pleased with all the arrangements and information we received for our holiday on the Isles of Scilly. The holiday came up to expectation, and more. We were so impressed, everything in the itinerary easy to follow". Mrs Nash and Mrs Smith 2012
"Would recommend you, and did so on the holiday!" Mrs Matthews 2011
"We really enjoyed the Isles of Scilly, lovely relaxing area. Thank you for your efficient service". Mr and Mrs Williamson 2011
"We had an excellent holiday and found the Scillies wonderful". Mr and Mrs Fredenham 2010
"We had a lovely holiday and would book with your company again and be prepared to recommend to friends. Thank you." Mrs Barlow 2009
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