This guidebook to walking on the Scilly Isles includes 11 day walks and 4 boat trips. The walks are between 1.5 and 10 miles long (2.5km and 16km), and explore the larger islands such as Tresco, St Martin's, St Mary's, St Agnes and Bryher as well as smaller islands in the archipelago.
Alongside the walks, which are suitable for walkers of all abilities, are 4 boat trips which explore Annet and the Western Rocks, the Norrard Rocks, St Helens and Tean as well as the Eastern Isles. All routes are illustrated with OS mapping and contain lots of background information on the history, geology and ecology of the islands. There is also practical information on public transport services and accommodation.
With their mild climate and relaxing atmosphere, the Isles make an ideal holiday destination, with stunning scenery, rich bird life and myriad wildflowers. Basking in sunshine, rising green and pleasant from the blue Atlantic Ocean, fringed by rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, they reveal their charms to those who walk the headlands, sail from island to island and take time to observe the sights, sounds and scents of the landscape.
Walking in the Isles of Scilly : 11 walks and 4 boat trips exploring the best of the islands
Description
Table of Contents
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 Tean
Walk 11 St Martin's
Boat Trip 4 The Eastern Isles
Author Description
Paddy Dillon is a prolific walker and guidebook writer, with over 60 books to his name and contributions to 25 other books. He has walked all of Britain's National Trails and several major European trails. He has also walked in Nepal, Tibet, Korea and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the US. Paddy is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.