Cromwell's Castle – St Nicholas' Church, Tresco loop from Tresco

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Cromwell's Castle – St Nicholas' Church, Tresco loop from Tresco

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Cromwell's Castle – St Nicholas' Church, Tresco loop from Tresco

00:32

4.92km

40m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Isles of Scilly National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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269 m

Ruin Beach Café

Highlight • Beach

Really good quality beachfront dining in a lovely cafe/restaurant. Mediterranean inspired food using local ingredients. Meals and snacks as well as a nice place to stop for a drink.
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1.78 km

View of Round Island Lighthouse from Tresco North Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful wild landscape. Wild rocky coast and heathland. Completely different from the south of Tresco

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2.54 km

Cromwell's Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The newer of the two major fortifications was built in 1651 by Parliamentary troops after taking the island from the Royalists. With his well-fortified cannons on the top of the …

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3.12 km

Secret Naval Flotilla Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

This memorial stone is located on the beautiful coastal path in memory of a spy fleet disguised as fishing boats here in World War II to determine German positions on the French coast.

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4.06 km

Dolphin House

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The Crown Prince family of William and Kate spent their holidays in Dolphin House, a discreetly fenced and picturesquely situated old cottage. Today it can be rented normally.

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4.22 km

Beautiful old church with picturesque churchyard. Inside there is a superb vaulted wooden ceiling, varied stained glass windows and many plaques commemorating the Smith family who have leased the Isles …

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4.92 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

1.36 km

469 m

Surfaces

1.72 km