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St Mary's

Peninnis Lighthouse – Old Town Bay loop from Hugh Town

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South West England

St Mary's

Peninnis Lighthouse – Old Town Bay loop from Hugh Town

Easy

5.0

(3)

hikers

Peninnis Lighthouse – Old Town Bay loop from Hugh Town

01:06

4.07km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Isles of Scilly National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3 m

St Mary's Bike Hire

Highlight • Cycleway

Bike hire on St Mary's. Turn left off the ferry and this is a few minutes’ walk away. Alternatively, the hire company will deliver a bike to your accommodation anywhere …

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1.76 km

Peninnis Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Modern lighthouse in the southeast of the island.

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1.90 km

Piper's Hole Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

Around this cave entrance myths and legends entwine. It is located at sea level and can only be reached by climbing on the rocks. (This happens at your own risk …

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2.39 km

Carn Lêh Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small headland divides Carn Lêh Cove from Old Town Bay. It is a rocky beach with Peninnis Head stretching out to the horizon to the west.

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2.74 km

Old Town Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The white sands of Old Town Bay stretch out in front of the tiny Old Town. Small boats bob in the turquoise water making this a calm and relaxing place …

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3.60 km

Buzza Tower and Camera Obscura

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful vantage point at St Marys. Inside, the tower houses the worth seeing "Isles of Scilly Camera Obscura" with the "Cabinet of Curiosities". The opening hours are indicated by a …

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4.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

591 m

477 m

151 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

591 m

420 m

207 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

17°C

13°C

97 %

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Peninnis Lighthouse – Old Town Bay loop from Hugh Town

St Mary's Bike Hire

Peninnis Lighthouse

Piper's Hole Cave

Carn Lêh Cove

Old Town Bay

Buzza Tower and Camera Obscura

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