Isles of Scilly

Hiking on the Isles of Scilly

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Want to go hiking on the Isles of Scilly to explore more of this corner of England? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes on the Isles of Scilly to bring you the top 20 hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks on the Isles of Scilly is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Top 20 best walks and hikes on the Isles of Scilly

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Higher Town Quay Loop from Lower Town

Intermediate

02:19

5.43 mi

2.3 mph

300 ft

300 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rat Island Loop from Hugh Town

Easy

00:54

2.11 mi

2.3 mph

100 ft

100 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bryher Campsite Loop from New Grimsby

Intermediate

02:14

5.26 mi

2.4 mph

225 ft

225 ft

Ferry

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.

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Gugh – Saint Agnes Loop from Hugh Town

Intermediate

02:12

5.23 mi

2.4 mph

200 ft

200 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Peninnis Lighthouse – Porth Hellick Burial Chamber Loop from Hugh Town

Intermediate

02:28

5.82 mi

2.4 mph

300 ft

275 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bant's Carn Burial Chamber – Innisidgen Burial Chamber Loop from Hugh Town

Intermediate

03:50

8.91 mi

2.3 mph

550 ft

550 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The Garrison Fort – Peninnis Lighthouse Loop from Hugh Town

Easy

01:56

4.51 mi

2.3 mph

250 ft

250 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Porth Hellick Burial Chamber – Harry's Walls Loop from Hugh Town

Intermediate

02:30

5.86 mi

2.3 mph

325 ft

300 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cromwell‘s Castle – King Charles‘ Castle Loop from New Grimsby

Intermediate

01:13

2.81 mi

2.3 mph

150 ft

150 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10

Cromwell‘s Castle Loop from Old Grimsby

Intermediate

01:17

2.99 mi

2.3 mph

150 ft

150 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Saint Agnes – Coastguards Cafe Loop from Hugh Town

Easy

00:48

1.89 mi

2.4 mph

100 ft

100 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rat Island – Bant's Carn Burial Chamber Loop from Hugh Town

Easy

01:48

4.25 mi

2.4 mph

200 ft

200 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Saint Agnes Loop from Hugh Town

Easy

01:48

4.20 mi

2.3 mph

225 ft

225 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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14

Tresco Abbey Gardens Loop from New Grimsby

Easy

01:11

2.80 mi

2.4 mph

125 ft

125 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Peninnis Lighthouse – Rat Island Loop from Hugh Town

Easy

01:12

2.75 mi

2.3 mph

175 ft

175 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Rat Island – Harry's Walls Loop from Hugh Town

Easy

01:12

2.81 mi

2.4 mph

125 ft

125 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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The Garrison Fort – Tresco Abbey Gardens Loop from Hugh Town

Intermediate

04:56

11.8 mi

2.4 mph

375 ft

375 ft

Ferry

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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King Charles‘ Castle Loop from Old Grimsby

Intermediate

01:24

3.26 mi

2.3 mph

200 ft

175 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Bryher Campsite – Samson Hill Loop from New Grimsby

Easy

01:07

2.61 mi

2.3 mph

125 ft

125 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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20

Holy Vale – Porth Hellick Burial Chamber Loop from Old Town

Easy

01:31

3.50 mi

2.3 mph

250 ft

250 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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