Walks and hikes around the Isles of Scilly offer a unique coastal experience in a compact archipelago off the southwestern tip of England. This cluster of islands presents a diverse landscape, where the sea is never far away. Hiking around the Isles of Scilly reveals a patchwork of sandy beaches, rocky outcrops, and gentle hills that provide surprising vantage points despite their modest height.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. St Mary's Island loop — The Isles of Scilly

15.8km

04:11

150m

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

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2. Lower Town, St Martin's Head & Higher Town loop — Isles of Scilly

9.87km

02:37

100m

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

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3. Garrison Fort & Woolpack Battery loop — Isles of Scilly

3.64km

00:58

40m

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

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4. Bryher coastal loop from Bar — Isle of Scilly

6.47km

01:43

70m

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

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5. St Agnes & Gugh loop via Beady Pool — Isles of Scilly

8.97km

02:21

70m

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

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6. Tresco loop via Tresco Abbey Gardens — Isles of Scilly

8.93km

02:20

70m

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

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7. St Agnes loop — Isles of Scilly

5.70km

01:29

40m

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

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8. Tresco Ferry Port to Carn Near loop via Old Grimsby Beach — Isles of Scilly

7.13km

01:52

60m

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

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9. Garrison Fort, Harry's Walls & Porthmellon Beach loop — Isles of Scilly

9.11km

02:26

110m

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

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10. St Mary's Prehistoric loop via Bant's Carn & Innisidgen Burial Chamber — Isles of Scilly

5.96km

01:35

60m

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

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The best walks and hikes on the Isles of Scilly

1. St Mary's Island loop — The Isles of Scilly

2. Lower Town, St Martin's Head & Higher Town loop — Isles of Scilly

3. Garrison Fort & Woolpack Battery loop — Isles of Scilly

4. Bryher coastal loop from Bar — Isle of Scilly

5. St Agnes & Gugh loop via Beady Pool — Isles of Scilly

6. Tresco loop via Tresco Abbey Gardens — Isles of Scilly

7. St Agnes loop — Isles of Scilly

8. Tresco Ferry Port to Carn Near loop via Old Grimsby Beach — Isles of Scilly

9. Garrison Fort, Harry's Walls & Porthmellon Beach loop — Isles of Scilly

10. St Mary's Prehistoric loop via Bant's Carn & Innisidgen Burial Chamber — Isles of Scilly

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