About Islandeering
Hi and welcome to Islandeering Islandeering is for people who want adventure in Britain’s wild blue spaces – our rivers, coast, lakes, canals and islands. You will find amazing walks, paddles and swims in the UK’s most special places, those recognised for outstanding natural beauty, incredible geology or special and abundant wildlife.
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About Tean
Nestled between St Helen’s to the north-west and St Martin’s to the east, this tiny uninhabited island is composed of a series of granite tors, dune grassland, and sandy beaches. There are ruins of an early Christian chapel and graveyard and a nineteenth-century cottage to explore. Faint paths ascend Great Hill to visit a Bronze Age entrance grave and to enjoy the expansive panorama. The rare dwarf pansy, a plant which only occurs on Scilly, can be spotted in the short coastal turf, in the sand dunes or at the entrances to rabbit burrows.
Highlights of Tean
- Deserted white beaches
- Incredible views
- Rare plants
How to get to Tean
Get to Tean as part of an organised tour from St Mary’s or by private boat; access is restricted on the wildlife reserve in the centre of the island from April until September. Kayak; hire boat. Land between Crump Island and Clodgie Point (GR SV 911 161). Tean may also be reached as part of a group tour with Scilly Walks
Views from Tean
Tean walking route
The circular walking route around Tean is a wonderful way to explore the history, landscapes [...]
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