Tours and Treks

Escape crowds, busy beaches, everyday worries, and explore the Isles of Scilly. Life goes on at a different pace here. Perhaps we're more in tune with the rhythms of nature, despite the 21st-century approach that underpins much of what we do.

Our coastline is a place of wild walks, soaring cliffs, and rural backdrops. Narrow paths run the length, breadth, and Par Beach, St.Martin's circumference of most islands. Steep cliffs nurturing tropical plant species and hardy flowers give way to the aquamarine sea below. Any journey around an island will find, just around the corner, a view which opens out to offer stunning vistas and clear views of the coastline as it folds in and out on itself. It's easy to see where our artisans gain their inspiration!

As you explore the Isles of Scilly, each journey reveals something new: a tiny mooring where colourful fishing boats bob on the sea; ancient heritage sites revealing the secrets of our past inhabitants; ancient fortifications dotted around the coastline.

There are a wide range of ways you can explore the Isles of Scilly.

From coach tours on old-fashioned buses to guided walking tours to boat tours, explore and discover all the islands have to offer in your own magical way.

WALKING TOURS

In addition to our spring walking festival (Walk Scilly), you can walk Scilly year-round with a range of guided tours and walks. From archaeology to history to marine life, you can spend a few hours discovering the hidden gems of the islands. Please contact the Tourist Information office for more details.

CYCLING TOURS

From easy lanes to more testing trails, there are two hire shops to fit your cycling desires.
St. Mary's Bike Hire is an ideal way to explore the beauty of St. Mary's at your leisure. Call: 07796 638506.
Book a Bike on Scilly will deliver the bikes to you, as to save you time and add convenience to your hire. Call: 01720 422786 or 07887841033.

BUS AND COACH TOURS

Perfect for day-trippers who wish to see as much of the Island as possible in a short time. The tours normally leave Holgates Green at 10.15am and 1.30pm Monday to Saturday although daily updates are placed on blackboards on Holgaters Green. The tours offer you a friendly, informative and humerous insight into island life. Tours cost £8.00 per person and last approximately 1hour and 10 minutes. For further details, and group bookings contact Glynne Lucas on 01720 422131 or visit www.islandrover.co.uk

BOAT TOURS

Exploring the islands by boat is a magical experience, enabling you to discover the hidden jewels of this unique archipelago. Please contact the Tourist Information office for more details.

VINEYARD TOURS

Whilst on St. Martin's enjoy an informative and thirst quenching tour of the vineyard and winery. Val and Graham take you on a tour of their farm through the history and husbandry of their plantings right through to the processing and bottling of their harvest. The tours are also great for families as there is plenty for children of all ages to see and do. Each tour takes approximately 1hour with optional 1/2hour tasting to follow. Discounts can be offered to group bookings of over 10 people. For more information, and to book call Val and Graham on 01720 423418 or visit www.stmartinsvineyard.co.uk.