Delightful St Mary’s Garrison Walk

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Duration
2h
Activity level
Active – good mobility needed
Booking code
GBISC-OP03

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Learn about the remarkable history of the Isles of Scilly and its coastal defences on a guided tour
  • Join your guide at St Mary’s quay to learn about the island’s fascinating history that spans some 8,000 years

  • Take a guided tour of St Mary’s Garrison, a remarkable 350-year-old coastal defence system

  • Take in the spectacular views across to the islands of Bryher and Tresco

  • Enjoy the island’s mild climate, stunning wildflowers and countless white sandy beaches


Beyond Land’s End

Take a guided tour of St Mary’s Garrison, which has served as a coastal defence system in Scilly for around 350 years. Learn about its remarkable history as you walk the preserved Garrison Walls. Today, St Mary’s is a beautiful haven of peace and tranquillity. Admire the abundance of birds, the clear turquoise sea, and the ancient sites and monuments.

Practical information

  • Included: Cup of tea or coffee.

  • Remarks/requirements: Appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

  • Walking information: Approximately 1.5 miles in total, up to 24 steps (depending on tide) from the tender from the Quay. The ground is uneven and hilly in places.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No.

  • Language: English.

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