There is a lot to see and do on the Isles
of Scilly, and this is a very brief introduction
to the other islands. However, it is said that the
secret to a great holiday is to do as little of this as possible, and enjoy life on St Agnes, the quiet beaches and hidden
lanes, watch the sun go down and enjoy a drink at the Turks
Head. It has often been said that a day off St Agnes is a
day wasted!
During
a weeks stay you have the opportunity to visit
every other island at least once and St Mary's daily. A
schedule of boat trips from St Agnes is posted
at the campsite and cottages. These include trips for seal
and bird watching, fishing, Gig racing and to the Bishop Rock lighthouse. |
St Marys
Bicycle hire is a great way to see
Scilly's largest island, but if you don't want to cycle there are regular bus
tours. The quality of local art work is exceptional
and there are several galleries and workshops
to visit. Hugh Town itself has a good range of shops, pubs,
restaurants etc.. For the adventurous there is swimming with seals, high speed rib trips, diving, sailing, kayaking and windsurfing and you can take a trip to explore some of the uninhabited islands.
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 Tresco
The
most famous landmark in Scilly is probably the world renown
Tresco Abbey Gardens, and at any time of year they are quite
magnificent. Tresco also has a large freshwater lake that
attracts some unusual birds, and there is a small hide to
watch from. There are long sandy beaches, woodland walks,
and three castles to visit.
Bryher
Bryher has the aptly named Hell Bay which faces directly
out to the Atlantic swell, but walk a little further and
you get to rushy bay, an idylic sandy beach with crystal
clear water, the perfect place to spend a sunny day. You
might find a 'sea bean' on Bryher, all the way from Brazil,
but you can also spend a long time looking! |
St Martins
St.
Martins is the furthest from St. Agnes and is well known for its beautiful white sandy beaches. The St.
Martins bakery is a real treat, with Sue Lewington's gallery
close by. A walk along the length
of St. Martins is an excellent day, with several places
to stop for lunch or tea along the way, including the award winning hotel bistro. Depending on the
tide you can be dropped at one end and collected from the
other.
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