Key Facts
- Location: Isles of Scilly
- Size: 38 hectares
- Terrain: sandy paths; two small hills
- Access: boat
- Height gain: 130 metres
- Map: OS Explorer 101
- Starting point: Bar Point, north east of island
- Accommodation/food:
no food, water or toilets available on Samson
- Island Summary:
a day to yourself on a remote, uninhabited island. Soft white sands, shallow, clear water and silence. A blissful walk and plenty of opportunity to re-imagine the lives of islanders of the past as you explore the haunting ruins of their homes and farms. What’s there not to like?
- Look out for:
- Wild swimming at Bar Point
- Exploring the ruins of Neolithic sites
- Walking up North and South hills for wonderful views
- Route description:
an easy walk taking in North Hill and South Hill and the isthmus between, passing all of the points of interest on the island
- Getting there:
boat from St Mary’s and then transfer mid-sea to a rib to land on the island
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