St.Agnes ... information from the Official Tourism Website

The Wild West

Bar at St.Agnes Packing in more than just staggering views, St. Agnes boats a sea-front pub, fish restaurant, cafe's, a campsite, B&B's, self-catering accommodation, a post office and grocery store. Farms sell milk, eggs, meat organic vegetables, honey and narcissi.

Agnes lighthouse On the UK's most southwestern outpost a whitewashed lighthouse and stone cottages tumble down to the farmland and flowerfields, that meet the edge of the Atlantic. But this rugged little island doesn't sit alone at the edge of the country. It is joined to neighbour Gugh by a sandy causeway that bares itself to the ocean ebbs, creating two sheltered tongues of water that are havens for bathers. Porth

On the west side of the island the coarse terrain and granite carns overlook rocky edges that jut into the Atlantic, marking the site of countless shipwrecks.

Tents peer out at the best sunsets in the country and a stone maze is marooned on the grassy waterside downland. Yet for all the islands landscape drama its inner character is almost chocolate box quaint, featuring locally produced chocolate, home-made ice cream and scented soaps for sale.

Every summer, each island holds a fete and St.Agnes is no exception. All the stalls are laden with local produce, not just chocolate, ice-cream and soaps, but locally made arts and crafts as well as wonderfully tasty organic vegetables.

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Treasure hunting
o Head to Beady Pool on Wingletang where the white sand is coarser than on other Scillonian beaches but lucky searchers may find glass and terracotta beads: treasure from an 18th century Dutch shipwreck.

Relaxing on the Bar
o The Bar is the name of the glorious sweep of sand that links St Agnes to Gugh. Relax and stretch out in the sun, take a dip in the translucent water but do keep an ey

Troytown Farm
o Scilly's only dairy farm! Walk through the farm to see the cows before sampling the delicious home-made ice cream at the farm shop. www.troytown.co.uk

An amazing maze
o Known by some as the 'Game of Troy', on the west side of Castella Down is a circular maze of rounded beach stones, deserted on the springy turf. Rebuilt in 1988, it is said to have been constructed by a lighthouse keeper, centuries ago!

Take home beach jewellery, bulbs, handmade soap, chocolate
o Take a piece of Scilly home with you, in the form of heavenly, scented soaps, narcissi bulbs, handmade recycled beach-booty jewellery or some delicious chocolate

Read the St. Agnes AONB leaflet
o Delve into the beauty of this Island; with its beautiful sandy coves, heathlands, and unusual habitat, which attract butterflies, moths and rare birds. It is often the first landfall for American vagrants and other migrating birds.

Staying on St. Agnes:
There are regular boat services to all the Off-Islands, every day of the week. They can take you to and from St. Mary's, and also offer trips to the other Off-Islands as well as scenic and wildlife excursions. If you are staying on an Off-Island (Bryher, St. Agnes, St. Martin's, Tresco) your local boatmen will be more than happy to ensure your transport from St. Mary's to the Off-Island of your choice. If you are staying on St. Agnes, you can contact St. Agnes boating at www.st-agnes- | boating.com.

A selection of eateries on St. Agnes:

High Tide Seafood Restaurant, a fully licensed restaurant offering intimate dining in a friendly atmosphere, with a constantly evolving menu using the freshest local ingredients. www.hightide-seafood.com
Troytown Farm, serving delicious home-made ice-cream from Scilly's only diary farm! www.troytown.co.uk

Some of the best beaches on St Agnes ...

The Isles of Scilly boat a vast array of stunning beaches ... there are over 35 white sandy beaches spread across the archipelago. Vanilla sands and turquoise seas abound on every island.

The Bar (St. Agnes):
This beach separates St. Agnes from the Island of Gugh. Both sides are sheltered. The Cove and Porth Conger offer splendid clear shallows, perfect for messing around in a dingy or for watching the tripper boats come in. If it's been a hard day on the beach, then head up the path and within a couple of minutes there is either a café or the pub. (Please note that swimming is not safe when the Bar is covered). Agnes bar

Covean (St. Agnes):
Covean is a secret gem at the end of a tiny green path. The tiny cove is perfect for snorkelling, as it is hemmed by rocky outcrops teaming with marine life. For the more adventurous swimmer you can also follow the coast around to The Bar (not for a drink!) where Porth Conger and The Cove meet.

Periglis (St. Agnes):
It's hard to imagine that much has changed in the last 100 years at Periglis. The fishermen still land their catch there, the vista is broken by Annet, the Western rocks and the Bishop Rock lighthouse stands proudly as the last beckon of the UK. Periglis is framed by the old lifeboat slip (once the longest in the UK) and Ginamoney Carn a shell collector's paradise. There are rock pools, beach, shells, birds and probably mermaids all waiting to be found!