A Day Trip to The Isles of Scilly
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Scillonian III - Penzance
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Kids | 30.00 GBP | Under 15 |
Notes
If you suffer from sea-sickness, it could be worth considering taking sea-sickness medication before embarking on the crossing.
Getting there
There's plenty of parking available along the harbour in Penzance. The parking is located across the harbour from the Ferry Terminal (pier) - about 10 minutes walk away.
Travel time
2 hours 45 minutesHugh Town
Path to Peninnis Head
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Getting there
From Porth Cressa Beach in Hugh Town, if you are facing the sea, head left.
Travel time
0 hours 10 minutesPeninnis Head
Getting there
To get to Peninnis Head, we're going to follow path from Porth Cressa around the coastline.
Travel time
0 hours 15 minutesOld Town, Isles of Scilly
Notes
On this day trip, we'll not have time to visit the centre of Old Town. Rather, we'll explore the church yard and admire the views across the bay.
Getting there
Follow the coastal path east from Peninnis Head.
Travel time
0 hours 15 minutesSt. Mary's Old Church, Old Town
Notes
Following a walk into the churchyard, we walked to the main road, turned left up the road, and took the first left again down a lane that headed back to the church - to get a full 360 degree tour around the church yard.
Getting there
St. Mary's Old Church lies at the western side of the bay at Old Town. Walking along the coastal path from Peninnis Head, you cannot miss it on the left hand side as you reach the sandy bay.
Travel time
0 hours 5 minutesTown Beach, St. Mary's
Getting there
Following the previous stop at St. Mary's Old Church in Old Town, we reversed our tracks back along the coastal path to Peninnis Head. Once we neared Peninnis Head, we headed right to meet King Edward's Road which runs from the Head towards St. Mary's Health Centre. Here, we headed down Church Street until we met Church Rd at St. Mary the Virgin church (a large brown church). We then took Well Cross on the right, which brought us to Town Beach.
Travel time
0 hours 25 minutesThe Atlantic Inn, St. Mary's
Getting there
From our previous stop at Harbour Beach, head west (left as you are facing the sea) along Lower Strand until you reach The Parade. Continue straight along The Parade until you reach Hugh Street on the right. The Atlantic Inn sits on Hugh Street, a hundred meters or so on the right.
Travel time
0 hours 5 minutesSt Mary's Isles of Scilly Terminal
Notes
Don't forget to arrive at the ferry terminal for check in 1 hour before scheduled departure time. On our visit, departure time was 17:30, so we ensured we were checked in by around 16:30.
Getting there
From our previous destination of The Atlantic Inn, turn right on Hugh Street and continue until you reach the harbour lane and turn right.
Travel time
0 hours 10 minutesAbout the author
As the founder of MapADay, I recognise the value of really useful online travel guides - written by fellow travellers. I founded MapADay to create a platform where anybody could share and promote their favourite travel itineraries - in a consistent format that travellers can easily follow. I also hope tour guides, operators, travel photographers and travel bloggers will promote their material on MapADay. I've lived in 5 different countries: UK, France, USA, Canada and now Denmark, and love exploring new places with my family - near and far.
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