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South West England

Buzza Tower and Camera Obscura – Carn Lêh Cove loop from Hugh Town

Running trails & routes

South West England

Buzza Tower and Camera Obscura – Carn Lêh Cove loop from Hugh Town

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Buzza Tower and Camera Obscura – Carn Lêh Cove loop from Hugh Town

01:08

10.2km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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

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476 m

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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1.76 km

Carn Lêh Cove

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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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3.47 km

St. Mary's Airport Coastal Footpath Crossing

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The coastal path leads past the end of the runway. You can not get closer. A traffic light (allegedly the only one on St Mary's) and a signal sound warns of planes taking off or landing.

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4.32 km

Gravel Path

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5

6.65 km

Gilbert's Porth Beach

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Clamouring over stones from either side is the only land route in. I came from the footpath side and had the beach to myself. The cove was sheltered and the …

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7.68 km

Holy Vale Vineyard and Gardens

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Nice little garden with adjoining vineyard.

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9.25 km

Agave Garden and Coastal View, Isles of Scilly

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Along coastal path, stunning front garden planting

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

793 m

551 m

527 m

465 m

134 m

Surfaces

5.57 km

2.34 km

902 m

801 m

555 m

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Tuesday 2 June

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13°C

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