How long does it take to walk around St Agnes Isles of Scilly?
James Stevens
Updated on April 24, 2026
A circular walk around the island is about 6 miles and will take in sand dunes, forest, moorland and granite shorelines. I spent half my day enjoying the gardens and the rest of the day walking up the west side of Tresco to reach the coastal tower known as ‘Cromwell’s Castle’.
How do you get to St Agnes Isles of Scilly?
You can travel to the Islands aboard the Scillonian Ferry from Penzance, which docks on St Mary’s. If you have a lot of camping gear etc.. it is the best option. You can’t bring cars to the islands – the ferry is for passengers only.
Can you holiday on the Isles of Scilly?
On the 17th May 2021, the Government implemented step three of its roadmap. From 17th May: All holiday accommodation can now open, including hotels and B&Bs. Pubs, bars, cafes, and restaurants are now allowed to serve customers indoors.
How many people live in St Agnes Scilly?
St Agnes, Isles of Scilly
| St. Agnes Cornish: Agenys | |
|---|---|
| St. Agnes Location within Isles of Scilly | |
| Population | 82 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SV881430 |
| Civil parish | St Agnes |
What is the population of St Martins Isles of Scilly?
St Martin’s, Isles of Scilly
| St Martin’s Cornish: Brechiek | |
|---|---|
| Population | 136 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SV 925 159 |
| Civil parish | St Martin’s |
| Unitary authority | Isles of Scilly |
How long is the boat trip from St Mary’s to St Agnes?
15-25 minute
All the islands are really close together – just a 15-25 minute boat ride – so it’s really easy ‘to do’ a different island each day. If you’re staying on St. Agnes – then you’ll need to contact St. Agnes Boating to find out the inter-island boating schedule.
Is GUGH inhabited?
St Agnes joins the island of Gugh by a tombolo, a kind of sandbar, called the Gugh Bar, which is exposed only at low tide. The Gugh is inhabited, with some three residents. Accommodation is limited, and St Agnes is the only populated island in the Isles of Scilly which has no hotel.
Where is St Agnes on the Scilly Islands?
On the most south-westerly edge of the Isles of Scilly, St. Agnes is totally unspoilt and astonishingly peaceful. It measures just a mile or so across, and its closest neighbour is Gugh, to which it is joined by a sand bar at low tide.
How do I get around St Agnes?
The best way to get around St. Agnes is on foot. (And it’s the only way on Gugh.) Nothing is too far and it can easily be done in a day, even half if you’re up for a romp. With no roads to speak of – and just a concrete road linking the quay to the main island points, much of your walking will be off the beaten track.
How big is St Agnes?
St. Agnes is only about a mile wide – one of the smallest of the five inhabited islands in the Scilly archipelago, and has a community of just 72 people. St.Agnes is joined to the island of Gugh by a tombolo (sandbar), which is traversable at low tide but cut off at high tide.
Can you swim on St Agnes Island?
St.Agnes is joined to the island of Gugh by a tombolo (sandbar), which is traversable at low tide but cut off at high tide. Either side of this sand bar are beautifully sheltered bays ideal for swimming.
