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About Gugh
Accessed via an exotic white sandbar at low tide this tiny island offers fabulous views across the crystal-clear waters of Porth Conger to St Agnes. There is a faint path around the island’s perimeter which includes an impressive standing stone, the Old Man of Gugh at three metres tall, and Obadiah’s Barrow; there’s also a path to the high point of the island at Kittern Hill (for incredible views of the Western Rocks, Annet and the foreboding stone walls of The Garrison and rock formations at Peninnis Head on St Mary’s.
Highlights of Gugh
- Obadiah’s Grave
- The Old Man of Gugh
- Views from Kittern Hill
How to get to Gugh
Gugh is accessed from St Agnes on a a low tide walk across the sandbar. Only attempt crossing 2 hours either side of low tide, and never cross The Bar if any water covers it as the currents are fierce. Check the tide times for Gugh here. https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast-and-sea/tide-tables/10/1
What to see on Gugh
Gugh has been occupied since pre-historic times as evidenced by its entrance graves and Bronze Age cairns. Kittern Hill has five entrance graves, one of which is Obadiah’s Grave which was excavated in 1901. There is also a cluster of fourteen cairns which are linked by prehistoric field walls or banks. The only standing stone on Scilly is the Old Man of Gugh, which stands at 2.7 metres tall at the base of Kittern Hill. There is also a cluster of nineteen cairns and a field system on the south part of Gugh along with a further two entrance graves. More recent history is evidenced by two kelp pits, one on the north-east side of Kittern Hill – burning seaweed provided sodium carbonate for glass making
Sheltered swimming off Gugh
Gugh walking route
The circular walk around the coast of Gugh starts at the island-end of the tombolo [...]
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