Cromwell's Castle – Tresco Island loop from Tresco

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Cromwell's Castle – Tresco Island loop from Tresco

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Cromwell's Castle – Tresco Island loop from Tresco

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4.95km

40m

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Easy run. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Isles of Scilly National Landscape

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23 m

Old Seaplane Slip, RNAS Tresco

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Old Royal Naval Air Service Tresco naval aircraft ramp from World War 1. Seaplanes against submarines were stationed here between 1917 and 1919.

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1.51 km

Cromwell's Castle

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The newer of the two major fortifications was built in 1651 by Parliamentary troops after taking the island from the Royalists. With his well-fortified cannons on the top of the …

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1.65 km

View of Hangman's Island

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Hangman's Island is a mysterious little rocky island off Bryher crowned by a gallows.

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3.80 km

Ruin Beach Café

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Really good quality beachfront dining in a lovely cafe/restaurant. Mediterranean inspired food using local ingredients. Meals and snacks as well as a nice place to stop for a drink.
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4.24 km

Beautiful old church with picturesque churchyard. Inside there is a superb vaulted wooden ceiling, varied stained glass windows and many plaques commemorating the Smith family who have leased the Isles …

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4.39 km

Dolphin House

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The Crown Prince family of William and Kate spent their holidays in Dolphin House, a discreetly fenced and picturesquely situated old cottage. Today it can be rented normally.

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4.74 km