Admire the lush Tresco Abbey Gardens on the Isles of Scilly.

Delightful St Mary’s Garrison Walk 

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

  • Difficulty level

    Level 3: Active - good mobility needed

  • Duration

    2h

  • Max. passengers

    50

  • Booking code

    E-IOS3

  • From

    59 €

  • Please note

    Appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. 

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.