Peninnis Lighthouse – Porthmellon Beach loop from Hugh Town

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South West England

St Mary's

Peninnis Lighthouse – Porthmellon Beach loop from Hugh Town

Moderate

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Peninnis Lighthouse – Porthmellon Beach loop from Hugh Town

03:22

12.7km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Isles of Scilly National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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730 m

Star Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Old fort with a colorful history.

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1.78 km

Woolpack Battery

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Woolpack Battery was built in the late 19th, early 20th century as defenses for a signalling and re-fuelling station being built by the Navy. With a south south westerly aspect, …

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3.22 km

Beach

4.46 km

Peninnis Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Modern lighthouse in the southeast of the island.

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4.72 km

Piper's Hole Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

Around this cave entrance myths and legends entwine. It is located at sea level and can only be reached by climbing on the rocks. (This happens at your own risk …

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5.57 km

Old Town Bay

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The white sands of Old Town Bay stretch out in front of the tiny Old Town. Small boats bob in the turquoise water making this a calm and relaxing place …

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6.93 km

St. Mary's Airport Coastal Footpath Crossing

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The coastal path leads past the end of the runway. You can not get closer. A traffic light (allegedly the only one on St Mary's) and a signal sound warns of planes taking off or landing.

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10.4 km

Site of Ennor Castle

Forest

11.9 km

Porthmellon (also known as Porth Mellon) boasts white sand, turquoise waters and views across to Tresco and Samson. You will often see people enjoying watersports here with kayakers, windsurfers and …

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12.4 km

St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

Highlight • Historical Site

Classic church from 1838. The building was designed by Augustus Smith himself. The window details are beautiful: there is a crab basket above St. Christopher and a lighthouse in the window next to it.

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