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.
More About UsWe continuously find new islands, rivers, lochs, canals and coast to walk, SUP and swim in and meet plenty of great folks along the way. Join our community to get new routes and adventures, latest blogs and news by using the email box below. Tune in also to our Facebook and Instagram pages to see where we are going next.
About Tresco
Renowned for its sophisticated vibe, beautiful beaches and world famous sub-tropical gardens the second largest island of Scilly, and the only one privately owned, has plenty of wild places to discover amongst the great cafes, pubs and luxury accommodation on offer. An island of many contrasts its exposed north coast is rugged with granite outcrops and heathland; whilst the east and south are mostly sand and shell beaches. Inland the freshwater pools are a birdwatchers paradise. The main settlements are New Grimsby and Old Grimsby on the west and east coasts respectively.
Highlights of Tresco:
- Explore Tresco’s hidden cave
- Great coffee on the Ruin Beach terrace
- Walk to Bryher at low tide
How to get to Tresco
Travel to St Mary’s on the Scillonian III from Penzance or Skybus flights from Lands End, Newquay and Exeter airports. Transfer to Tresco from the quay at St Mary’s via St Mary’s Boatmen’s Association https://www.scillyboating.co.uk) usually twice daily. Boats also arrive from St Martin’s and St Agnes on a less frequent basis. From Tresco the inter-island boat is run by Tresco Boat Services
Getting around Tresco .
There is no public transport on Tresco and the best way to get around is on foot as everything on Tresco is within relatively short walking distance from New Grimsby quay. Tresco Estate offers a transfer service. Bike hire is available in New Grimsby, while kayaks, boats and paddleboards can be hired from the sailing school at Old Grimsby.
Best time to go to Tresco
You can travel to the Isle of Scilly anytime of the year. Most visitors go between May to September, but Easter and October half terms can also be great often with good weather and fewer visitors. Spring time in Scilly is the best time to see the scented narcissi. The best time for birdwatching on Scilly is during the spring and autumn, with the large number of passing migrants.
Is Tresco dog friendly
dogs must be kept on a lead at all times everywhere on Tresco
Food and drink on Tresco
there are some lovely cafes, inns, and restaurants as well as the well-stocked and upmarket Tresco Store. Our favourite is the wonderful Ruin Beach Café.
Accommodation on Tresco
the whole island is a holiday resort with a range of self-catering cottages and one hotel, The New Inn. No camping is available on Tresco.
Contacts:
all information about visiting Tresco at https://www.tresco.co.uk
Figureheads in the Valhalla collection in Tresco Abbey garden
Things to do in Tresco
Tresco, the second-largest island in the idyllic Isles of Scilly, offers a diverse array of [...]
Mar
Tresco walking route
An easy circular walk around Tresco taking in all of the islands highlights
Mar
