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St Mary's Island loop — The Isles of Scilly

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St Mary's

St Mary's Island loop — The Isles of Scilly

Moderate

4.8

(21)

194

hikers

St Mary's Island loop — The Isles of Scilly

04:11

15.8km

150m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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Isles of Scilly AONB

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St Mary's Harbour

Highlight • Beach

The port of St. Mary is the port of ferries to and from Penzance and the adjacent islands.

islesofscilly-travel.co.uk/anreise-zu-den-isles-of-scilly

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1.53 km

Woolpack Battery was built in the late 19th, early 20th century as defenses for a signalling and re-fuelling station being built by the Navy. With a south south westerly aspect, the sunsets here are gorgeous, but the views are beautiful any time of the day.

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4.23 km

Peninnis Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Modern lighthouse in the southeast of the island.

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4.85 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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5.19 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 to pause on a hike.

There is a car park here, plus toilets and despite its small size, two cafes for refreshment.

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6.57 km

St. Mary's Airport Coastal Footpath Crossing

Highlight • Structure

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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7.95 km

Porth Hellick Burial Chamber

Highlight • Natural Monument

Prehistoric ritual site from the Iron or Bronze Age.

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9.30 km

Gilbert's Porth Beach

Highlight • Beach

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 sea a gradual shelf, so a cold but relatively safe swim spot. Do as I did and pick up some litter, there wasn't a lot, but because it is remote it is what has washed up, I found a plastic bottle with Chinese writing on it amongst other places.

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9.69 km

Pelistry Beach

Highlight • Natural

We spotted seals here! Bring your binoculars and sit by the beach to watch them play in the seaweed.

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10.6 km

Watermill Cove

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful peaceful cove reached down a shady path. White sand and perfectly clear water, a magical place for a swim.

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11.3 km

Innisidgen Burial Chamber

Highlight • Natural Monument

Prehistoric ritual site from the Iron or Bronze Age.

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12.8 km

Bant's Carn Burial Chamber

Highlight • Viewpoint

Prehistoric settlement and ritual site from the Iron Age and Bronze Age.

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14.2 km

Porth Loo Beach

Highlight • Beach

A 10 to 15 minute walk from Hugh Town will bring you to Porth Loo Beach, yet another beauty spot on St Mary's Island. It is sheltered by Newford Island to the south and Taylor's Island to the north. If you're staying in High Town it is a lovely place to watch the sunset and be back before its dark.

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14.8 km

Porthmellon Beach

Highlight • Beach

Porthmellon (also known as Porth Mellon) boasts white sand, turquoise waters and views across to Tresco and Samson. You will often see people enjoying watersports here with kayakers, windsurfers and sailors taking to the water. It's just a short walk from Hugh Town so is a perfect place for a short walk for a sea swim and drink in The Beach cafe.

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15.8 km

St Mary's Harbour

Highlight • Beach

The port of St. Mary is the port of ferries to and from Penzance and the adjacent islands.

islesofscilly-travel.co.uk/anreise-zu-den-isles-of-scilly

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

1.51 km

484 m

419 m

417 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

1.27 km

1.07 km

586 m

241 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

17°C

13°C

39 %

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Trail Reviews

David

July 22, 2022, Loop of St Mary’s Island, Isles of Scilly — Cornish hiking favourites

Double the time it says I was hiking to get a more realistic picture, especiallyif loke me only daytripping on the island. Well worth doing, but stay hydrated and bring a pack lunch as there is nothing once you leave Hugh Town (which you do revisit after the barracks) Recommend Hugh Street Cafe for a coffe and good breakfast, and coop meal deal for the pack lunch. Icecream from the chippy on the way out of town is really good to, ignore that it's a chippy, it's the good cornish stuff. Lots of history with great views and crystal clear waters. Let me know how you get on.

St Mary's Island loop — The Isles of Scilly

St Mary's Harbour

Woolpack Battery

Peninnis Lighthouse

Carn Lêh Cove

Old Town Bay

St. Mary's Airport Coastal Footpath Crossing

Porth Hellick Burial Chamber

Gilbert's Porth Beach

Pelistry Beach

Watermill Cove

Innisidgen Burial Chamber

Bant's Carn Burial Chamber

Porth Loo Beach

Porthmellon Beach

St Mary's Harbour

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