13th - 17th October 2016

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1 13th - 17th October 2016

2 1 Walk Scilly Weekend 2016 #walkscilly Walks on the wild side Autumn is here on Scilly and with it warm or windswept days with beautiful softer hues, amazing island sunsets, fields of golden scented narcissi, hedgerows bursting with life and a wealth of birds and wildlife. The perfect ingredients for a wonderful Walk Scilly weekend! October on Scilly has much to offer visitors to the islands. The weather is often kind and the islands quieter, yet the wildlife is simply spectacular with glorious resident and migrating birds to admire across the islands, seal pups to spot, and Scilly shrews to seek out. The hedgerows and rock pools, too, are fantastic for foraging walks with fruits and flora awaiting the harvest. Many of our wild walks will let you explore intimately this special side to Scilly. Coupled with the wildlife walks are a few old favourites - and one or two new ambles all designed to give you a splendid insight into our islands history, archaeology and a real taste of island life. Take in Ancient St. Mary s and the Histories of Teän and Samson, take a Walk through Time on Bryher, learn more about the islands churches, or sample St. Agnes Top to Toe. Check out the Island Life walk on St. Martin s and scenic St. Mary s photography walk, or take a guided stroll of Tresco. Not forgetting the Welcome Ramble and Party at Juliet s Garden, there s something for everyone. Walk Scilly is a brilliant opportunity to see Scilly at its best and we couldn t do it without the help of the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, our local charity which manages over 60% of the islands and many of the islands footpaths. We hope you enjoy this very special weekend. Walk Grades 1 Easy easy stroll on road and path, level walk, no hills. 2 Moderate fairly easy walk on road and path, some incline. 3 Hard fairly strenuous, several inclines/hills on path and road. Equipment Most walks are best made in sturdy footwear or boots. The weather can change quickly on Scilly, so a light waterproof may be advisable some days. By the same token, don t forget suncream. Even in October, the sun on Scilly is strong. Don t forget your cameras! Virtually every walk has its spectacular moments and you ll be kicking yourself if you miss some great shots. Finally, a water bottle is also advisable. Booking tickets Unless otherwise indicated all of the events referred to in this programme require a ticket. To obtain your walk and boat tickets please call the Walk Scilly Team on or your requirements to events@visitislesofscilly.com and we will get back to you. The programme is subject to change, variation & cancellation. The Tourist Information Centre (TIC) at Porthcressa, St. Mary s is great place to find out more about Walk Scilly. Between 13th and 17th October there will be dedicated Walk Scilly assistants available to answer all of your queries. You can contact the TIC on Walk Scilly tickets only refunded if cancelled due to bad weather. NB: Boat tickets not included in price Dogs on leads welcome A beach landing is required 2

3 Porthcressa, St. Mary s Meet: Juliet s Garden, St. Mary s Start: 2.00 pm Finish: 5.00 pm Start: 4.00 pm Finish: 4.00 pm Take in Buzza Hill and a Bronze Age grave entrance, along King Edward s Road to the scenic Peninnis peninsula. The walk then continues via Carn Leh Cove along the coastal path to Old Town, and then through the Lower Moors Nature Trail to join the coastal path at Porthloo, and on up to join the party at Juliet s Garden. Max People: 25 Guide: George Teideman Cost: 8.50 Grade: 2 Juliet s Garden, firmly established as one of St. Mary s most popular tea rooms and restaurants, hosts this year s fun and informal gathering to welcome all Walk Scilly Weekend walkers. Come and join us for complimentary tea and cake, and of course the breath-taking views across the harbour to the islands beyond, whilst meeting the guides and fellow walkers. This event is free to anyone participating in Walk Scilly; complimentary tickets available when booking your walks. 4 3 Walk Scilly Weekend 2016 #walkscilly th St. Mary s - Meet the Guides at Juliet s Garden for tea and cake 13 Thursday St. Mary s - Welcome Ramble, ending at Juliet s Garden

4 5 Walk Scilly Weekend 2016 #walkscilly Friday 14th St. Agnes - Wildlife St. Agnes St. Mary s - Wildlife Walk St. Martin s - A Taste of Island Life Meet: St. Agnes Quay am for a am start Finish: 4.30 pm - Boat for St. Mary s St. Agnes is ideal for a full-day s walk. In autumn you can see a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. Explore from the western side of the island across to the windswept southern headlands including Wingletang Down and look for some of the more open country birds such as pipits and, if lucky, a bunting or two. Porthcressa, St. Mary s Start: am Finish: pm A gentle walk around the wild headlands and quieter wetlands of St. Mary s. This circular route will take in Peninnis Head, Lower Moors Nature Trail, Rose Hill, the Well & Glandore Fields before continuing back around the coast past Shark s Pit and Porthmellon; ending back in Hugh Town. Learn about our flora and fauna, landscapes and marine environments. Meet: Lower Town Quay, St. Martin s am for an am start Finish: 3.00 pm - Boats for St. Mary s depart at 3.45 pm and 4.45 pm Taking in tours of Scilly Flowers and St. Martin s Vineyard, you ll discover how the land is farmed, managed and livelihoods made first hand. Quiz the owners and sample a piece of island life and a glass of Scilly-made wine. NB: Walk starts at Lower Town and finishes at Higher Town. Max People: 20 Max People: 30 Max People: 25 Guide: Will Wagstaff Guide: Darren Hart & Nikki Banfield Guide: Val Thomas & Zoe Julian Cost: Grade: 2 Cost: 7.50 Grade: 2 Cost: Grade: 2 6

5 7 Walk Scilly Weekend 2016 #walkscilly Bryher - A Walk Through Time Meet: Church Quay, Bryher pm for a pm start Finish: 4.30 pm - Boat for St. Mary s Join local artist, fireman, water technician, gig coxswain and all-round islander, Chris Potterton to celebrate the colour and contrast of his Bryher home, with a route taking you to see everything! This walk will include sites of historical and geological significance. Teän - History of Teän Meet: St. Mary s Quay pm Start: 2.30 pm Finish: 4.30 pm Teän has a long history of occupation and this walk will take in sites from the prehistoric period to the 20th Century. You will see Bronze Age burial chambers, the early mediaeval chapel and cemetery and houses from the 17th and 18th Centuries. The view from the top of Great Hill is not to be missed! NB: There are no facilities on Teän and good footwear is essential. Max People: 25 Max People: 30 Guide: Chris Potterton Guide: Dr. Katharine Sawyer Cost: 7.50 Grade: 2 Cost: 8.50 Grade: 3 Saturday 15th St. Martin s - Seaweed Foraging Walk Meet: Karma Hotel, Lower Town, St. Martin s pm for a pm start Finish: 2.45 pm - Boat for St. Mary s departs at 3.45 pm and 4.45 pm Walk across the exquisite Great Bay and back, and discover the riches of rock pools and the great ocean which provide an amazing range of edible seaweeds (sea vegetables). Celebrated forager, wild food guide and author Rachel Lambert leads the walk and will share with you how to identify, use and cook with nutritious seaweeds. A packed lunch is advisable. Max People: 20 Guide: Rachel Lambert Cost: Grade: 2 8

6 St. Agnes - Top to Toe Tresco - A Mediterranean Stroll & Tresco Abbey Garden St. Mary s - Guided Photography Walk St. Martin s - Gourmet Dinner 9 Walk Scilly Weekend 2016 #walkscilly Meet: The Turks Head, St. Agnes am for a am start Finish: 4.30 pm - Boat for St. Mary s Walk across the sand bar to Gugh to see Obadiah s Barrow and the Old Man of Gugh, with beautiful views to Samson, the Norrard Rocks, Tresco and the Garrison. Enjoy a lunch stop at the Turk s Head and then walk around the coast, visiting Troytown Farm (for ice cream), Troytown Maze and St. Warna s Well. Porthcressa, St. Mary s am Start: Boat departs St. Mary s Quay at am Finish: 4.15 pm - Boat for St. Mary s The walk starts at the world famous Abbey Garden for a full morning guided tour. After a break for lunch the walk takes the coastal path via Pentle Bay and Lizard Point to Old Grimsby, exploring the ruined Blockhouse. Onwards then through Dolphin Town to New Grimsby to finish. Cost includes entrance to the Garden. Max People: 30 Max People: 25 Guide: Chas Wood Guide: George Teideman Cost: Grade: 3 Cost: Grade: 2 Porthcressa, St. Mary s Start: 2.00 pm Finish: 3.30 pm Help is at hand to take the perfect photo on this special walk with professional photographer, Chris Hall. He ll take you to his favourite spots where you can utilise the beautiful autumn light found on Scilly. Chris will offer a few top style tips and guidance with setting up your camera, helping you to produce your best Scilly shots. Meet: Karma Hotel, Lower Town, St. Martin s 5.30 pm - Transport will be provided from the quay to Karma Hotel, St. Martin s Finish: 8.30 pm - Boat for St. Mary s departs at 9.00 pm A five course dinner incorporating truly fresh, local, foraged ingredients. Hosted by forager and author Rachel Lambert, this gourmet evening will show off the talents of Karma s head chef as well as the qualities of autumnal wilds, foraged from the hedgerow and shoreline for this festival. Expect your taste buds to be truly wowed. Max People: 20 Max People: 30 Guide: Chris Hall Guide: Rachel Lambert Cost: 7.50 Grade: 1 Cost: Grade: N/A 10

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8 13 Walk Scilly Weekend 2016 #walkscilly Sunday 1 6th St. Agnes - Signs of Storm Petrels, Shearwaters & Shrews Meet: Turks Head, St. Agnes am for a am start Finish: pm - Boat for St. Mary s departs at 2.30 pm, 3.45 pm or 4.45 pm Join the Isles of Scilly Seabird Recovery Project team to learn how the breeding programmes for Manx shearwaters and Storm petrels on Scilly have been successfully re-established and how Scilly shrews are also thriving as a result. The walk will take you to the particular breeding grounds where you ll find signs of these amazing species! St. Mary s - Sea Bird Special Meet: Onboard the boat at St. Mary s Quay. Please look at the boards in town and on the quay for which boat. Tickets can be bought from the Boatmen s kiosk on St. Mary s Quay. Start: 3.00 pm Finish: 5.00 pm This circular cruise will visit the small islands and rocks used as roost sites by sea and shore birds. These can range from herons and egrets to various waders and ducks and the chance of something a little unexpected as the islands are famous for the rare and unusual birds that reach Scilly during October. NB: This trip is weather dependent. St. Martin s - Wild Scilly Spices and Autumn Food Foraging Walk Max People: 20 Max People: 50 Max People: 20 Meet: Karma Hotel, St. Martin s 2.00 pm for a 2.30 pm start Finish: 4.30 pm - Boat for St. Mary s Enjoy a leisurely amble across St. Martin s and experience the tastes and flavours lurking in the hedgerows and along the coastline. Learn how to spot wild spices and hearty fresh foods, and give your taste buds some new sensations: some floral, others peppery and tangy! You ll also pick up some tasty recipes along the way. Guide: Jaclyn Pearson & Lydia Titterton Guide: Will Wagstaff Guide: Rachel Lambert Cost: 7.50 Grade: 2 Cost: Grade: N/A Cost: Grade: 1 14

9 15 Walk Scilly Weekend 2016 #walkscilly Samson - History of Samson Meet: St. Mary s Quay pm 2.00 pm for a 2.30 pm start Finish: 4.30 pm - Boat for St. Mary s An opportunity to find out about the archaeology and history of Samson, which was abandoned in You will visit several of the ruined post-mediaeval buildings as well as looking at Bronze Age burial chambers and stone rows. N.B: There are no facilities on Samson and good footwear is essential. St. Mary s - The History of Our Islands Churches Porthcressa, St. Mary s Start: 2.00 pm Finish: 3.30 pm A gentle stroll around Hugh Town and down to the peaceful Old Town Church. Each church on St. Mary s will be visited, whilst a full guide and historical insight into the off island churches will also be provided. Admire the architecture and beautiful stained glass windows and listen to the fascinating stories. Max People: 30 Max People: 25 Guide: Dr. Katharine Sawyer Guide: George Teideman Cost: 8.50 Grade: 3 Cost: 8.50 Grade: 1 Monday 17th St. Mary s - Ancient St. Mary s Porthcressa, St. Mary s Start: am Finish: 1.00 pm Enjoy a walk from Hugh Town along the west coast of St. Mary s taking in a range of historic sites including the unfinished mid-16th Century fort of Harry s Walls, an 18th Century kelp pit and two of the best-preserved prehistoric sites in the islands: the Bant s Carn entrance grave and the Halangy Down settlement. Max People: 30 Guide: Dr. Katharine Sawyer Cost: 8.50 Grade: 3 16

10 17 Walk Scilly Weekend 2016 #walkscilly Day Walk Cost Guide Meet Start Finish Thu St. Mary s - Welcome Ramble, ending at Juliet s Garden 8.50 G. Teideman Tourist Information Centre, St. Mary s 2.00 pm 4.00 pm Thu St. Mary s - Meet the Guides at Juliet s Garden for tea and cake Free - Juliet s Garden, St. Mary s 4.00 pm 5.00 pm Fri St. Agnes - Wildlife St. Agnes W. Wagstaff St. Agnes Quay am 4.30 pm Fri St. Mary s - Wildlife Walk 7.50 D. Hart & N. Banfield Tourist Information Centre, St. Mary s am pm Fri St. Martin s - A Taste of Island Life V. Thomas & Z. Julian Lower Town Quay, St. Martin s am 3.00 pm Fri Bryher - A Walk Through Time 7.50 C. Potterton Church Quay, Bryher pm 4.30 pm Fri Teän - History of Teän 8.50 Dr. K. Sawyer St. Mary s Quay 1.45 pm 4.30 pm Sat St. Martin s - Seaweed Foraging Walk R. Lambert Karma Hotel, Lower Town, St. Martin s pm 2.45 pm Sat St. Agnes - Top to Toe C. Wood The Turks Head, St. Agnes am 4.30 pm Sat Tresco - A Mediterranean Stroll & Tresco Abbey Garden G. Teideman Tourist Information Centre, St. Mary s 9.30 am 4.15 pm Sat St. Mary s - Guided Photography Walk 7.50 C. Hall Tourist Information Centre, St. Mary s 2.00 pm 3.30 pm Sat St. Martin s - Gourmet Dinner R. Lambert Karma Hotel, Lower Town, St. Martin s 5.30 pm 8.30 pm Sun St. Agnes - Signs of Storm Petrels, Shearwaters & Shrews 7.50 J. Pearson & L. Titterton Turks Head, St. Agnes am pm Sun St. Mary s - Sea Bird Special W. Wagstaff The boat at St. Mary s quay 3.00 pm 5.00 pm Sun St. Martin s - Wild Scilly Spices and Autumn Food Foraging Walk R. Lambert Karma Hotel, St. Martin s 2.00 pm 4.30 pm Sun Samson - History of Samson 8.50 Dr. K. Sawyer St. Mary s Quay 1.45 pm 4.30 pm Sun St. Mary s - The History of Our Islands Churches 8.50 G. Teideman Tourist Information Centre, St. Mary s 2.00 pm 3.30 pm Mon St. Mary s - Ancient St. Mary s 8.50 Dr. K. Sawyer Tourist Information Centre, St. Mary s am 1.00 pm 18

11 Walk Scilly st - 7th April Walk Scilly Weekend 2016 has been organised by the Islands Partnership Events Team, funded by the Coastal Communities Fund. The event is supported locally by Juliet s Garden Restaurant & Bar, the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, St. Mary s Boatmen s Association and Isles of Scilly Travel. #walkscilly